Without these essential jobs working at capacity, dangerous activities can't be reported, creating major implications for Americans' safety. And with oversight websites down, new cases of wrongdoing can’t be reported, ongoing cases can’t be processed, and current wrongdoing can’t be investigated.

During government shutdowns, important agencies that ensure compliance with public health and safety regulations are forced to operate with limited resources, including the EPA and FDA.

Government shutdowns have become an unfortunate reality, even though they are a uniquely American problem.

Despite the ongoing media stories, the impact of the current shutdown on government accountability has gone largely unnoticed.

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Founded in 1977, Government Accountability Project is the nation’s leading whistleblower protection and advocacy organization. Our team leads campaigns to enact whistleblower protection laws both domestically and internationally.

Our Legal Director Tom Devine will speak specifically on whistleblower rights and we'll explore strategies for anonymous activism, practical tools for confidential communication, and ways to make real impact in the environmental space. ⚡️

You can help protect the election, too, by spreading the word to ensure that election workers know about this guide and DPI's readiness to provide support.

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It takes one brave employee speaking their conscience to make an impact, but it takes an army of supporters behind them to ensure their disclosures make a difference.

In the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riot and its impact on the public's view of election legitimacy, we published a free guide for election workers to navigate blowing the whistle safely amidst political polarization.

Our Democracy Protection Initiative (DPI) helps support employees who disclose illegal attempts to undermine elections or subvert peaceful transitions of power.

Illston's decision shows that the president “can’t ignore constitutionally approved, congressionally appropriated positions,” said our Legal Director Tom Devine.

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Federal employment attorney Dan Meyer observed that the American Federation of Government Employees, the main union plaintiff, has a strong chance of success on appeal, in part because Trump and his budget director have undercut their own legal team.

Judge Susan Illston said the administration's plan to cut federal workers at will during the shutdown “plainly oversteps the Executive’s boundaries, pushing aside Congressional mandates without explanation.”

Federal judge Susan Illston rejected the administration’s justification for the mass firings, posing new legal barriers that may be difficult for Trump’s attorneys to overcome.