The Department of Justice is America’s law firm, not the president’s. As a former DOJ attorney, it is important to remember that the career attorneys have pledged to uphold the laws of the United States, not political agendas. This article provides a glimpse into the ongoing saga regarding the citizenship question and the lawyers who are told to defend it.
The move possibly signals career attorneys’ legal and ethical concerns over the latest maneuvering ordered by President Trump.
Source: Justice Department changing lawyers on census case – The Washington Post
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