Have you actually read the law yourself? I would question if that is actually true or they are just trying to prevent drug seekers by lying.

FPGAs are mostly proprietary products with proprietary technology inside. Many also have “hard” IP blocks for various things sometimes including a “hard” ARM based computer subsystem.

If you are getting one and flashing your own CPU to it it will be harder to attack, but definitely not impossible. There have been vulnerabilities in FPGAs before.

You’re boss is an arsehole. Everyone makes mistakes, especially little mistakes.

Can I ask of there is there a particular reason you’re not allowed stimulants?