Federal · Title 10 — Armed Forces

10 U.S.C. § 932: Art. 132. Retaliation

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Prohibits taking or threatening adverse personnel actions against someone in retaliation for lawful communications to Congress, an Inspector General, or reporting violations of law, gross mismanagement, or public safety dangers.

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wrongfully takes or threatens to take an adverse personnel action against any person; or wrongfully withholds or threatens to withhold a favorable personnel action with respect to any person; A lawful communication to a Member of Congress or an Inspector General. A violation of law or regulation, including a law or regulation prohibiting sexual harassment or unlawful discrimination. Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. The term “Inspector General” has the meaning given that term in section 1034(j) of this title . The term “covered individual or organization” means any recipient of a communication specified in clauses (i) through (v) of section 1034(b)(1)(B) of this title . The term “unlawful discrimination” means discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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