No greater courage, valor, or patriotism in defense of democracy January 6. A resilient voice since then to ensure Americans remember the truth of what happened that day. Continued thanks, Sergeant Gonell. 🇺🇸 open.substack.com/pub/ofthebra...

Yeah, that’s not a thing.

Case Against Bolton Raises Questions Over Justice Dept.’s Use of Espionage Act www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...

The Administration’s senseless, malicious rampage against federal prosecutors for simply upholding their constitutional oath is destroying the Justice Department and torpedoing the careers of good men and women who have devoted their lives to protecting our country. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

Oh word?

It's weird that this needs to be said. The scenario described (and seen in this country) is absolutely reasonable suspicion for a violent felony, and one of many reasons law enforcement needs to be identifiable as such.

Congressional oversight of DOJ’s reckless purge of career employees is badly needed. As we told @cbsnews.com, we’re glad to see senators stepping up to investigate these firings.

The loss of counterintelligence expertise at the Justice Department and FBI has reached alarming proportions — and undermines America’s national security. www.notus.org/trump-white-...

The Administration’s continued attack on dedicated officials and employees in the U.S. Intelligence Community and law enforcement now constitutes more than a “purge” — it’s an outright Reign of Terror. American national security, at home and abroad, will suffer. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/u...

An exemplary public servant who put country above party or politics. RIP 🇺🇸 amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/08/...

DOJ employees are public servants to their core. Even after being pushed out, they feel a great sense of duty to protect the American people. "It makes perfect sense that for some, serving through elected office, outside the president's chain of command, is a viable alternative," we told CBS.

History repeats itself: I’m old enough to remember when CBS terminated the highly rated Smothers Brothers show over its comedic criticism of the Nixon Administration. But good luck trying to suppress political speech: it has a knack for finding an outlet. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/b...

Proud to join my former Justice Department colleagues in signing this letter expressing concern over the nomination of Emil Bove to serve on the Third Circuit.

Justice Connection sent a letter signed by 900+ former DOJ attorneys urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to rigorously examine Emil Bove’s assault on the department and rule of law before voting on a lifetime judicial appointment. Our full letter: bit.ly/3Ul58Ac

I’m unaware of any other time when large numbers of judges (retired) publicly opposed a nominee for the federal bench. But this is what it is going to take.

Our government shouldn't be able to consign people to conditions in a foreign country that would be constitutional violations, and criminal too, here.

Whistleblowing is critical to exposing gov’t abuses, and OSC has been a safe, nonpartisan venue for gov’t employees to file complaints. But if Trump’s nomination of an unqualified political extremist to head OSC succeeds, whistleblowers will be afraid to come forward. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/07/...

Leak investigations might soon become more aggressive, as Trump indicates the government may demand source information directly from journalists. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

“China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday repeated its position that the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation must be approved by the central government in Beijing.” www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

“This administration wants to ensure that classified intelligence is not ending up in irresponsible hands and that people who have the privilege of viewing this top-secret classified information are being responsible with it.” Couldn’t agree more…. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

If the Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility was permitted to perform its duties, these allegations regarding DOJ official Emil Bove almost certainly would have prompted an investigation. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/u...

Erez Reuveni’s whistleblower disclosure alleges Emil Bove’s involvement in a campaign to defy federal court orders and lie to the court. The Senate must oppose Bove's nomination to a lifetime appointment to the Third Circuit.

When a federal prosecutor resigns like this, it sure sounds like a public official faithful to his oath and the historical norms and policies of the Department of Justice. abcnews.go.com/US/mistakenl...

The AUSA who resigned in Nashville, Ben Schrader, is a 15 year veteran of the office. Something really really really stinks here.

81 years ago, US Army Air Corps Lt. Herbert Laufman, lead bombardier & navigator on a B-26 Martin Marauder, flew an early morning bombing mission against German coastal defenses at Utah Beach. Later, he returned to bomb a panzer division advancing to repel the Allied landing. Forever proud, Dad.

The new "loyalty" test for career hires abandons merit-based hiring that protects our justice system's integrity. Replacing apolitical civil servants with loyalists means prosecutorial decisions may be driven by partisan loyalty, not facts and law.

We just launched the Justice Connection Legal Network, which provides pro bono representation to current and recent DOJ employees facing adverse employment actions and investigations related to their work with the department. Learn more: bit.ly/4jwyohK

Just so we’re clear: DOJ is not the president’s law firm.

Critically important pro bono legal services for Justice Department employees will now be available through @justiceconnection.bsky.social. Now is the time, my fellow lawyers, to come to aid of these dedicated public servants.

On this Memorial Day, we commemorate all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who gave their lives in the service of our country. Today, I particularly remember the 7 Marines tragically killed in a live-fire training incident in Nevada in 2013. 🇺🇸 www.huffpost.com/entry/post_b...

For anyone who has served in government or other public service — and anyone thinking about it — this commencement speech by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell could not be more eloquent, or timely. www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...

House Speaker Johnson too cowardly to install a congressionally mandated plaque honoring law enforcement officers who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6. “Back the blue?” What a disgrace. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Today my legal team filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction to nullify Trump Administration's revocation of my security clearance & reinstate my eligibility. The effort is supported by expert declaration & demonstrates unconstitutional action. Govt has 7 days to respond. Hearing within 21 days.

A horse for our times: “Journalism” wins the Preakness! 🐎 foxbaltimore.com/sports/sport...

Aside from the obvious law violation here, it will take the US gov’t months to dismantle this plane and try to find all the embedded bugs and trackers: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/u...

“Appeasement, as Churchill warned, is like feeding a crocodile and hoping to be the last one eaten.” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/o...

My interview this morning on @msnbc.com www.msnbc.com/ana-cabrera-...

Howell drips with disdain for the firms who capitulated to the White House and says of those who resisted "will be the models lauded when this period of American history is written." ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...

There it is: express, flagrant disregard for the Supreme Court’s order. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04...

Wisdom @judgeluttig.bsky.social As he points out in this essential thread, the arrest of Judge Dugan is a spectacle -- but not one that will hold up in court

Law firm partners back Susman Godfrey in lawsuit over Trump executive order reut.rs/3YMVnNW

I don't really care what the "political consequences" are of fighting for the proposition that *everyone* is entitled to due process before they are removed from the United States and sent to a Salvadoran prison. It's not really a principle if you only adhere to it when it's politically expedient.

Good luck to the UH Cougars tonight! 🏀

When you erase the history of the code talkers, you are erasing the history of the Second World War. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

The Administration continues to gut the ranks of experienced national security professionals at the Justice Department. This ongoing purge is utterly unprecedented, reckless, and dangerous. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec... www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

“The positions are intended to be apolitical, ensuring that institutional knowledge and Justice Department investigations are carried on from administration to administration. But the Trump administration has challenged this federal norm…” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Two new firings of senior career DOJ officials further evidence an intent to transform the Department into a purely partisan instrument, including the firing of the official responsible for investigating DOJ attorney misconduct. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

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