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Barr’s Abrupt Removal of National Security Official Sparks Concerns
Ex-officials say the career employee was replaced just weeks before the election with someone seen as more partisan.
Former Presidents of Bar Association Urge “Disciplinary Proceeding” Against Barr
The letter writers cite four instances of the attorney general violating his obligations to the American people.
The DOJ Has No Reason to Execute the Federally Incarcerated During a Pandemic
The federal government is now killing prisoners after a 17-year hiatus on federal executions.
DOJ Conducts First Execution Since 2003 Just Hours After Supreme Court Ruling
More than 2,600 individuals on death row have been exonerated since 1989.
DC Court Upholding DOJ’s Decision to Drop Flynn Case Is a “Travesty” Say Critics
Michael Flynn, who served as Trump’s first national security adviser, had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.
Barr Says “History Is Written by the Winners” After Flynn’s Charges Were Dropped
To critics, Barr's response was a clear betrayal of the standards that should be upheld by the Justice Department.
Barr Threatens Legal Action Against States’ Stay-at-Home Orders
In a radio interview, Barr said the Justice Department would side with plaintiffs against states’ stay-at-home orders.
DOJ Seeks to Exploit Coronavirus Emergency to Detain People Indefinitely
The Trump administration’s invocation of emergency powers could lead to egregious violations of constitutional rights.
Biden Receives More Funding From the Legal Industry and DOJ Staff Than Trump
Lawyers and law firms have contributed over $6.6 million to Joe Biden.
New PR Group Pushes Private Prison Industry Talking Points
The Day 1 Alliance hopes to reframe the industry in the face of growing public scrutiny.