Somewhere Merrick Garland continues to be comforted by the memory of the stirring speech he gave to these people on his way out about how he refused to politicize the Department of Justice: The Justice Department said Monday that it fired several career lawye…
Career DOJ lawyers fired for crime of doing their jobs
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In a move that chillingly echoes the darkest days of political purges, the Justice Department, under the current administration, has terminated several career lawyers who diligently executed their duties without bias. This alarming act threatens the very foundation of justice and democracy in our nation. Amid these dismissals, we recall the words of former Attorney General Merrick Garland, who once passionately defended the independence and integrity of the Department of Justice, underscoring the grave implications of such politically motivated actions.
In a decisive move toward restoring integrity and lawfulness within the Justice Department, several career lawyers accused of overstepping their boundaries and pursuing politically motivated agendas under the guise of justice have been rightfully terminated. This step reaffirms the commitment of the current administration to depoliticize the Department of Justice, ensuring that it faithfully serves the American people without bias. The actions taken reflect a necessary correction against the unchecked power and partisan activities that have plagued the department in recent years.