🚨 PETITION FOR JUSTICE: SUPPORT MARIO RAMIREZ IN HIS FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS CASE AGAINST PHOENIX VA POLICE 🚨
Title: Ramirez v. Whitt et al. Case Number: 2:25-cv-00941-SPL Filed In: U.S. District Court, District of Arizona Filed On: March 21, 2025
We, the undersigned, stand in support of Mario Antonio Ramirez, a former federal police officer with the Department of Veterans Affairs, who has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against officials of the Phoenix VA Police Department and VA leadership.
In Ramirez v. Whitt et al., Mr. Ramirez outlines a harrowing series of constitutional violations and retaliatory actions that culminated in his unlawful targeting, forced self-incrimination, and eventual criminal referral — all for engaging in protected whistleblower activity and exercising his lawful rights as a federal employee.
🚨 THE ALLEGATIONS 🚨
According to the federal complaint, the Phoenix VA Police and associated leadership:
- Violated Ramirez's Fifth Amendment Right to Remain Silent by coercing him to participate in an administrative interview with criminal implications, under threat of disciplinary action.
- Ignored Garrity Protections — Ramirez was never advised of his right to remain silent or protected from the use of compelled statements in a criminal case. Instead, he was intimidated into speaking while under duress.
- Bypassed Kalkines Procedures — Federal investigators failed to grant Ramirez immunity before compelling him to answer administrative questions, placing him at direct legal risk.
- Denied Weingarten Rights — He was not allowed union or legal representation, despite formally requesting both.
- Issued a federal criminal citation for possession of a firearm on VA property — despite being a sworn officer — in a retaliatory move designed to strip him of his job and credibility. That charge was later dismissed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
- Targeted him based on race, color, and prior EEO activity, as documented in an extensive affidavit detailing a toxic, discriminatory, and retaliatory culture within the Phoenix VA Police Department.
These events followed a pattern of whistleblower retaliation. Ramirez had previously reported firearms mishandling, discriminatory treatment of minorities, and misconduct by command staff — including violations of VA policy that went ignored or covered up.
🖊️ DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE 🖊️
This is not speculation. Ramirez’s case includes:
- Official CVB citation (later dismissed)
- DOJ correspondence confirming dismissal
- Multiple sworn affidavits
- An MSPB hearing record
- Emails to VA leadership under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 75
- Whistleblower disclosures and Brady/Giglio complaint filings
View the full complaint and case records here:
🚨 WHAT WE’RE ASKING FOR 🚨
We call upon:
- The Department of Veterans Affairs to launch an independent investigation into the Phoenix VA Police Department.
- The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) and Congressional oversight committees to review whistleblower protections and examine systemic abuse.
- The general public to stand up for federal employees who report wrongdoing and face retaliation.
📅 SIGN THIS PETITION 📅
Support Mario Ramirez in his fight for justice. He stood up for the truth — now he needs us to stand with him. No employee should fear retaliation for doing the right thing.
🚨 Justice delayed is justice denied. Let your voice be heard. 🚨
