VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-18
“For at least some of the investigations, there was little to no factual predicate justifying opening them. When they asked questions, raised legal concerns, or sought to document their objections, they were sometimes admonished and their concerns were often disregarded.”
Haley Van Erem · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Haley Van Erem detailed in a complaint how officials disregarded legal concerns and questions raised by staff during investigations.
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