diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index 29ebff442b..cc7b57ca0b 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -41,7 +41,6 @@ github:
   protected_branches:
     dev:
       required_status_checks:
-        strict: true
         contexts:
           - Build
           - Unit Test