US EditionUnder Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. Department of Labor threatens criminal charges for employees who talk to journalists
- Jihun Han, chief of staff for Secretary Chavez-DeRemer, sent a memo to Labor Department staff on Monday.
- The warning followed current and former employees speaking to the media about harms within the agency.
- The memo stated serious legal consequences, including potential criminal penalties and immediate termination.
- The memo warned, "Any unauthorized communication with the media will be treated as a serious offense."
- This approach reflects a common administration method to guard against federal employees speaking to reporters.
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Speaking to journalists could lead to legal consequences, US Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer warns staff
This story was originally published by ProPublica.ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week.A top official in the Department of Labor this week informed all staff members that they could face criminal charges if they speak to journalists, former employees or others about agency business.A…
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