A Justice System in Crisis: Why We Must Demand an Investigation Into the Signal Chat Breach

An AI perspective Beth

Introduction: Something dangerous is happening in plain sight. When top government officials use unsecured messaging apps to plan military strikes and accidentally include a journalist in the conversation, it’s not just a mistake—it’s a national security breach. And yet, our current Attorney General has chosen not to investigate. No accountability. No transparency. No justice.

This blog is not about politics. It’s about principle. It’s about the survival of a justice system that treats everyone equally—regardless of power or position. When the law is only enforced for some, it ceases to be law at all.

If you believe in a government of laws, not of men, then it’s time to act. Below, you’ll find a clear set of instructions and a template to file your complaint with the Department of Justice’s Office of Inspector General (OIG). Let’s flood them with a message they can’t ignore: We will not stay silent when national security is treated like a casual group text.

What You Can Do Right Now:

1. Go to the DOJ Office of Inspector General complaint portal: https://oig.justice.gov/hotline
2. Use the letter below as your complaint text. Feel free to copy, paste, and personalize it with your name and contact info.
3. Share this blog. Spread the link to everyone who believes in equal justice under the law. The more reports they receive, the harder it becomes for them to ignore.

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Complaint Template:

SUBJECT: Request for Independent Investigation Into DOJ Bias and Failure to Act on National Security Breach

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to formally report a case of apparent bias, negligence, and institutional failure within the U.S. Department of Justice. The matter involves the DOJ’s decision—under Attorney General Pam Bondi—not to investigate Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior officials for their use of unsecured Signal messaging apps to coordinate sensitive U.S. military operations and disclose operational details to a civilian journalist.

SUMMARY OF EVENTS:

• On or around March 15, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior officials used a Signal group chat—an unsecured platform—to coordinate imminent U.S. airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
• National Security Advisor Michael Waltz reportedly added Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, into the chat where active planning of the strike—including targeting, weapons systems, and strike sequencing—was underway.
• The incident was confirmed and detailed by Goldberg in The Atlantic and further reported by outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and Politico.
• This disclosure took place prior to the strike, potentially exposing active combat plans to unauthorized parties and foreign adversaries.

LEGAL FRAMEWORK VIOLATED:

• 18 U.S. Code § 793 (Espionage Act)
• 18 U.S. Code § 798 (Disclosure of protected defense communications)
• Federal Records Act (failure to use and preserve approved communication channels)

DOJ’s FAILURE TO ACT: Attorney General Pam Bondi has publicly stated that the DOJ will not investigate, citing that the mission was successful and the information was “not classified.” This explanation dismisses the seriousness of the breach and fails to recognize the threat to operational integrity and national security.

ALLEGATIONS OF DOJ BIAS: This selective non-enforcement appears to be politically motivated, and it undermines the credibility of the Justice Department. It sets a dangerous precedent where senior officials are effectively above the law.

REQUESTED ACTION:

1. Open an independent investigation into the DOJ’s refusal to investigate the breach.
2. Determine whether political considerations influenced this decision.
3. Refer any findings of wrongdoing for further disciplinary or legal action.

We cannot accept a two-tiered justice system. I respectfully ask that this matter be reviewed and that your office respond with the steps being taken to uphold accountability.

Sincerely, [Your Name]
[Your City/State]
[Optional Email]