Strengthen lawful reporting channels and anti-retaliation safeguards so credible evidence can reach Congress without leaks or career harm.
Make it safer and more lawful for witnesses and personnel to share UAP evidence with Congress. This strategy focuses on clear, trusted reporting channels, anti-retaliation safeguards, and guardrails that protect privacy and due process. The goal is credible information reaching oversight bodies without relying on leaks or rumor cycles.
Why this works
Details coming soon.
American Civil Liberties Union
AdvocacyDefending civil liberties and individual rights in the United States
Mechanism
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- Map existing reporting pathways and identify where they are confusing, unsafe, or legally ambiguous.
- Draft policy and oversight asks that clarify lawful channels and strengthen anti-retaliation protections.
- Align agencies on secure intake and chain-of-custody practices that are compatible with classification rules.
- Build a follow-up process so reports can be assessed and tracked without exposing sensitive details publicly.
- Publish clear guidance for would-be reporters that emphasizes lawful reporting over leaks.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Channel map + guardrails drafted
0–30 daysLawful reporting pathways and needed protections are documented with clear gaps.
- 2
Policy language advanced
This sessionOversight asks or legislative language strengthens anti-retaliation and secure intake.
- 3
Guidance published for reporters
This cyclePlain-language “how to report safely and lawfully” guidance is available.
- 4
Oversight follow-through checkpoint
After adoptionOversight bodies can report that channels are used and follow-up is occurring.