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National Whistleblower Center Advocates for Media-First Whistleblowers in the Eleventh Circuit
On February 27, the National Whistleblower Center, Sherron Watkins, Dr. Aaron Westrick, and Erika Cheung filed a joint amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in John Doe et al v. U.S. Securities Exchange...
Senator Grassley Pushes Expanded Whistleblower Protection During FISA Section 702 Reform Hearing
On January 28th, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on “Review and Reform: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Executive Accountability." The hearing addressed the upcoming expiration of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)...
National Whistleblower Center Celebrates 2025 US Advances for Whistleblowers
Throughout 2025, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) has continued its mission to champion whistleblowers and has taken imperative actions within domestic policy to combat anti-corruption. From drafting legislation to filing with the Supreme Court on behalf of whistleblowers, NWC has...
New Department of Justice Whistleblower Plan Shows Major Flaws
On May 12, 2025, Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division, delivered a speech at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crimes Conference in Washington, D.C. From robbing...
Panel Highlights Growing Need for Whistleblower Protections Amid AI Boom
As artificial intelligence reshapes global industries, whistleblower advocates are warning that the technology’s rapid growth has far outpaced the development of legal protections for whistleblowers. Without proper protections, they say, employees face mounting pressure deciding to speak out to expose...
Sen. Grassley Seeks Accountability for CBP Whistleblower Retaliation
On August 19, 2025, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) called for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to seek accountability for allegations of whistleblower retaliation within the agency. Grassley pressed CBP to investigate its officials who engaged in retaliation and urged the...
FinCEN Orders Against Three Mexican Banks Under New FEND Off Fentanyl Act
On June 25, 2025, FinCEN issued orders against three Mexico-based financial institutions, all of which had a hand in laundering millions of dollars for Mexico-based cartels and illegal fentanyl production.
Indonesia Emerges as a Regional Leader in Anticorruption — But Gaps Remain
Indonesia is showing notable progress in its fight against corruption, setting itself apart from many countries by completing both phases of a key United Nations review mechanism years ahead of schedule.
Kazakhstan Officials Learn How U.S. Whistleblower Incentives Fight Global Corruption
As part of an IVLP exchange, Kazakh officials explored how confidential tips and whistleblower incentives are reshaping global law enforcement.
Grassley’s Reform Efforts Highlighted for National Whistleblower Day
Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) released a Q&A about his latest reform efforts to protect whistleblowers.
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