Whistle Blowers: Shut Up or Else
The Espionage Act of 1917 was passed after the United States entered
World War I. The act states that a person cannot interfere with
military operations or help US enemies during war. But, there is
nothing in the Espionage Act about whistle blowing or leaking
information when the government is in the wrong. Yet, Attorney General
Eric Holder “has prosecuted more government officials for alleged leaks
under the World War I-Espionage Act than all his predecessors combined.”
