The (POGO) Blog
October 12, 2017
Customs and Border Protection Officer Punished for Reporting Wrongdoing
A Customs and Border Protection Officer who tried to report concerns of racial profiling and Fourth Amendment violations faced resistance and punishment from supervisors.
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Topics: Government Accountability, Whistleblower Protections
October 11, 2017
By Peter Tyler
Senate Bill Would Improve Oversight of Programs That Give Police Military Equipment
Legislation was introduced that will improve accountability in a Department of Defense program that transfers surplus military equipment to civil law enforcement agencies.
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Topics: Government Accountability
September 27, 2017
Senators Press FBI for Updates on Whistleblower Reforms
FBI whistleblowers are vulnerable because of the agency’s insufficient whistleblower protections, and Senators Chuck Grassley and Patrick Leahy are urging the Justice Department to enhance regulations protecting those whistleblowers.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
August 24, 2017
POGO Joins Letter Questioning Warrant for Info About Anti-Trump Site
Even the revised version of a Department of Justice warrant seeking information about an anti-Trump organizing site raises serious constitutional concerns.
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Topics: Government Accountability
August 15, 2017
POGO and Brennan Center Call for Concurrent Investigations
A joint op-ed in The Hill Understanding the Anti-Lobbying Laws by the Project On Government Oversight and the Brennan Center calls on Congress to investigate concurrently with the Department of Justice.
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Topics: Government Accountability
