diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index f371f82..8b0af2d 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -25,15 +25,6 @@ pipeline {
                         """
                     }
                 }
-                stage('syntax checking using isort') {
-                    steps {
-                        sh """
-                            . venv/bin/activate
-
-                            isort --check .
-                        """
-                    }
-                }
                 stage('config and metadata determinism') {
                     steps {
                         sh """