diff --git a/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml b/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
index 278d1479..097085ab 100644
--- a/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
+++ b/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
@@ -10,6 +10,5 @@ branchProtectionRules:
   requiresStrictStatusChecks: false
   requiredStatusCheckContexts:
     - cla/google
-    - clang-format
     - Format with psf-black
     - Unit Tests with Python 3.9