remain covered by the Hatch Act politicking ban retain the right to express their personal political views. All inquiries concerning possible violations of the Hatch Act politicking ban should be directed to the Office of Special Counsel. POLICY AND PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONS United States Attorneys’ Offices must consult the Public Integrity Section before instituting grand jury proceedings, filing an information, or seeking an indictment that charges patronage crimes. USAM § 9-85.210. As with election fraud matters, these consultation requirements are intended to assist federal prosecutors in this area and to ensure nationwide uniformity in the enforcement of these criminal patronage statutes. 115