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Government Accountability Project’s experts and our whistleblower clients work in close partnership with the media. Our communications team seeks to amplify the impact of our clients’ disclosures by closely collaborating with journalists, reporters, and other members of the media.

To schedule an interview with a Government Accountability Project expert or client, email Andrew Harman, Communications Director at [email protected] or call (202) 457-0034 ext. 156.

Press Releases

Whistleblowers Disclose CBP Leadership Undermined Medical Oversight

February 16, 2024  Whistleblowers Disclose CBP Leadership Undermined Medical Oversight  Washington – Today, we announced our representation of several whistleblowers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Loyal Source Government Services, CBP’s medical services contractor. These current and former employees have courageously stepped forward to [...]

February 16th, 2024|

FOIA Request Filed Seeking Transparency on FEMA’s Role in East Palestine Train Derailment Response

We have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeking access to records and communications related to President Joe Biden's Executive Order issued on September 20, 2023. The Executive Order instructed FEMA to designate a federal disaster recovery coordinator to oversee long-term recovery efforts in response to the East Palestine Train Derailment (EPTD). 

January 31st, 2024|

DHS Audit Finds Alarming Rates of Unnecessary Major Surgeries in ICE Custody

January 29, 2024  DHS Audit Finds Alarming Rates of Unnecessary Major Surgeries in ICE Custody Whistleblower Dawn Wooten’s Disclosures and Noncitizen Women Survivors’ Testimonials Prompt Investigation Finding Widespread Fraud, Waste and Abuse  WASHINGTON – We applaud the critical findings of the Department of Homeland Security's Office [...]

January 29th, 2024|

Blog Posts

One Year Since the Norfolk Southern Train Derailment, but Still No Answers

On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, igniting a fire and setting off fears of an explosion. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Norfolk Southern both claimed that their response to this environmental and public health disaster was appropriate and the area was safe, in the past year it has become clear that is not the whole truth.

February 7th, 2024|

2023: A Year In Review

Now that 2023 has ended we want to propose a virtual toast to the whistleblowers, everyday heroes and staff who made justice possible as we look back on last year.

January 3rd, 2024|

Zack Kopplin Shapes An Exposé of International Crime

In the Caribbean island nation of Dominica, an intriguing problem emerges upon examining the Citizenship-by-Investment program. What should a nation-state do when, rather than expelling or imprisoning criminals, its bureaucracy permits them to enter their country? How can the state cope with the new burden?

December 13th, 2023|

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