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In a huge victory for federal whistleblowers, Federal District Judge Amy Berman Jackson granted Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger a preliminary injunction on Sunday, allowing him to resume his position at the Office of Special Counsel until his case settles. Read our full press release here ?? https://ow.ly/T4TF50V9lx3

A note from National Whistleblower Center’s Executive Director: This is Siri Turner, and I am posting to inform NWC supporters that February 28, 2025, will be my final day as the Executive Director of the National Whistleblower Center. Serving this incredible organization has been incredibly meaningful and empowering work. Through my role at NWC, I have been able to connect with whistleblowers and whistleblower advocates around the world. I have also been able to steward a team of fantastic whistleblower advocates to advance whistleblower rights, build coalitions, and inform the public. My work at NWC has been the most important part of my life for years. However, due to personal reasons, it is now time for me to shift focus. In addition to leaving NWC, I will step away from professional life for the foreseeable future. As a policy advocate and a lawyer, I am exiting at one of the most opportunity rich moments in recent history. So many legal questions are being raised, and there is so much to be done for whistleblowers. I am confident that NWC’s Board Chairman, Stephen Kohn, will continue to lead NWC’s work at the forefront of these crucial legal issues. I have complete faith in the team’s ability to carry out NWC’s important work. I’m deeply grateful to NWC’s Board of Directors, who entrusted me with this role and have been unwavering in their support throughout my time at NWC. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to all whistleblowers who have crossed my path during my tenure. Your courage and commitment have been the driving force behind everything the NWC accomplished under my leadership. To the lawyers in NWC’s Legal Assistance Program, your dedication to providing legal assistance to whistleblowers is commendable.??I also want to acknowledge the staffers on Capitol Hill who have facilitated our meetings which have been invaluable in our mission to make an impact on behalf of whistleblowers. Further, the to all of the journalists who have invited me to chime on whistleblower issues, thank you for amplifying NWC’s work.??And, finally, thank you to all my colleagues in whistleblower advocacy and anti-corruption efforts, both domestic and international – your collaboration has been instrumental, and I hope it will continue with NWC. NWC's work is more important than ever, and we need your support. Please consider donating today to help us continue our mission (https://lnkd.in/eiX3Nkxv). Thank you for a great experience, Siri Turner?

A note from National Whistleblower Center’s Executive Director: This is Siri Turner, and I am posting to inform NWC supporters that February 28, 2025, will be my final day as the Executive Director of the National Whistleblower Center. Serving this incredible organization has been incredibly meaningful and empowering work. Through my role at NWC, I have been able to connect with whistleblowers and whistleblower advocates around the world. I have also been able to steward a team of fantastic whistleblower advocates to advance whistleblower rights, build coalitions, and inform the public. My work at NWC has been the most important part of my life for years. However, due to personal reasons, it is now time for me to shift focus. In addition to leaving NWC, I will step away from professional life for the foreseeable future. As a policy advocate and a lawyer, I am exiting at one of the most opportunity rich moments in recent history. So many legal questions are being raised, and there is so much to be done for whistleblowers. I am confident that NWC’s Board Chairman, Stephen Kohn, will continue to lead NWC’s work at the forefront of these crucial legal issues. I have complete faith in the team’s ability to carry out NWC’s important work. I’m deeply grateful to NWC’s Board of Directors, who entrusted me with this role and have been unwavering in their support throughout my time at NWC. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to all whistleblowers who have crossed my path during my tenure. Your courage and commitment have been the driving force behind everything the NWC accomplished under my leadership. To the lawyers in NWC’s Legal Assistance Program, your dedication to providing legal assistance to whistleblowers is commendable.??I also want to acknowledge the staffers on Capitol Hill who have facilitated our meetings which have been invaluable in our mission to make an impact on behalf of whistleblowers. Further, the to all of the journalists who have invited me to chime on whistleblower issues, thank you for amplifying NWC’s work.??And, finally, thank you to all my colleagues in whistleblower advocacy and anti-corruption efforts, both domestic and international – your collaboration has been instrumental, and I hope it will continue with NWC. NWC's work is more important than ever, and we need your support. Please consider donating today to help us continue our mission (https://lnkd.in/eiX3Nkxv). Thank you for a great experience, Siri Turner?

Today at 4PM Eastern, watch NWC Board Chairman Stephen M. Kohn and FBI Whistleblower Jane Turner discuss the termination of Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger and the future of the Office of Special Counsel on LinkedIn Live. Watch the live Q&A ?? https://ow.ly/JAcY50V79km

On Thursday, February 20,?National Whistleblower Center?is hosting a free webinar at 5:30 PM EST called?Knowing Your Rights as a Federal Employee: Special Privacy Act Webinar. The free webinar will outline what federal employees and contractors need to know about their rights under the?Privacy Act?how they can use the law to obtain protection, information, and relief. https://lnkd.in/gJtwmRUT

??This morning, NWC Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Stephen M. Kohn joins Tom Temin on Federal News Network to discuss protections for federal employee whistleblowers. Kohn details how federal whistleblowers can circumvent the pitfalls of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) using little-known workarounds under the Privacy Act, the First Amendment, and more! Tune in now: https://ow.ly/JQbA50UYtOX Missed the show? Stay tuned for a transcript of Kohn's interview!

In an unprecedented decision, the White House has issued the immediate termination of Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger. The Special Counsel may only be removed by the President for "inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office," none of which were cited by the White House. Dellinger is fighting the termination in court. This unjustified decision violates the independence of the OSC, the office charged with investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government, and protecting the federal whistleblowers who speak out against wrongdoing. We urge our supporters to contact their Representatives and Senators today to take action against this wrongful termination. Read our full press release here: https://ow.ly/WeiH50UXaoA

At today's Senate confirmation hearing, Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent voiced his support for the IRS Whistleblower Program following questioning from whistleblower advocate Senator Charles Grassley. Bessent stated that he was in "complete alignment" with Senator Grassley about the critical value of the program and the need for the IRS to leverage the program to its fullest potential. In regard to the comment, NWC Board Chairman and Co-Founder Stephen M. Kohn praised Grassley, saying "as always, NWC thanks Senator Grassley for his tremendous work as THE advocate for whistleblowers in Congress." Read our full press release here: https://ow.ly/VWMN50UI0Aw

Over 1,400 of our supporters took a stand with us, sending over 6,000 letters to Senators, Representatives, and the White House to demand that the emergency funding solution for the CFTC Whistleblower Office be included in the December Continuing Resolution. Our voices were heard, and Congress did just that. But this solution to set to expire in March. We need your help to secure a permanent funding solution! Join us in taking action again to urge for the passage of the bipartisan CFTC Whistleblower Fund Improvement Act of 2023. Read our full press release and take action here ?? https://ow.ly/ZEvS50UzitF

December 12th, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized long-awaited rules to formalize its Auto Safety Whistleblower Program. Throughout the rulemaking process, NWC contributed comments and suggestions to advocate for the inclusion of whistleblower best-practices in the final rules. Read our full press release here: https://ow.ly/BNwW50UrMhJ