diff --git a/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml b/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
index 3c0c8aa6c..62199c957 100644
--- a/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
+++ b/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ branchProtectionRules:
       - windows
       - dependencies (8)
       - dependencies (11)
-      - lint
       - clirr
       - cla/google
   - pattern: 1.39.2-sp