The Justice Department's covert collection of phone and email records of congressional aides poses serious threats to whistle-blower protections and Congress's oversight role.
Critics have raised concerns that the practice of collecting communications records undermines the confidential channels necessary for whistle-blowers to report wrongdoing without fear.
Tom Devine, legal director of the Government Accountability Project, stated that blanket subpoenas serve as a severe threat to institutional checks and balances.
The effort to investigate the origins of complaints not only compromises individual privacy but imperils the very foundation of Congress's capability to oversee government activities.
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