At the session on protecting science, APS chief external affairs officer, Francis Slakey, notes that APS submitted an amicus brief in this case about federal workers being terminated. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69655364/93/1/american-federation-of-government-employees-afl-cio-v-united-states/
Comments
Slakey: Numerous cases challenging administration. Have to look at how it's impacting the physics community. Amicus brief is closest to our values, being a plaintiff is more about constitutional stuff.
APS President Doyle: There are considerations about APS statements... could consider signing onto a statement from other societies.
[a lot of clapping]
APS: We hear you.