David Laufman

AG Bondi's description of DOJ’s core mission at her hearing included the “rule of law” and “keeping the country safe.” She neglected to mention protecting civil rights, DOJ’s third co-equal priority.

You don’t promote equal justice by leaving civil rights off the agenda.

Georgia Ballot Inquiry Originated With Election Denier in Trump White House

How did a federal magistrate judge conclude that there was probable cause a crime had been committed in Fulton County, Georgia, regarding the 2020 presidential election, and that evidence of that crime would be found in ballots and other materials seized by the FBI?

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Lee Hamilton, foreign policy leader in Congress, dies at 94 President Barack Obama called the Indiana Democrat “one of the most influential voices on international relations and American national security.”

A giant of the House of Representatives has passed. Lee Hamilton was a principled Congressman — and a tough partisan — who worked across the aisle when the need for bipartisanship was essential to advance the national interest. We may not see his like again.

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One year ago, Stacey Young founded Justice Connection because she knew DOJ employees were under attack.

We’ve shown up for current and former DOJ employees – and shed light on this administration’s attacks on the department

In year two, we're not slowing down.

Exclusive | Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.

After stalling for almost 8 months, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard must stop concealing a whistleblower's disclosure regarding her illegal actions to Congress: Andrew Bakaj of @wbaidlaw.bsky.social in @wsj.com today: ow.ly/fv2f50Y7G4P

Trump Had Unusual Call With F.B.I. Agents After Election Center Search

It’s not too late for Republican Members of Congress who believe in a democratic republic to show proof of life. But the clock is ticking.

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Trump’s DOJ Comes for the Ballots The FBI’s search and seizure of material from Fulton County election offices marks a major escalation.

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FBI executes search warrant seeking ballots from Fulton County’s 2020 election The FBI executed a search warrant in Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 election ballots, as President Donald Trump seeks to find already debunked voter fraud.

In the entire history of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, no Director has ever personally attended the conduct of a domestic law enforcement operation. How did Tulsi Gabbard know about it in advance, and why was she there?

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DOJ, FBI take back seat in Minnesota shooting, state vows investigation Since an immigration officer fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, the federal agents who would typically be involved in investigating have been sidelined.

“FBI agents and prosecutors in the state are confused about what — if anything — their involvement will be in the investigation…””

This. Is. Not. Normal.

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F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns

A principled resignation by an FBI agent who was only trying to do the right (and customary) thing: investigate the fatal shooting of an American citizen by an ICE officer. The abuse of power by FBI leadership continues unabated.

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Trump’s Letter to Norway Should Be the Last Straw Will Republicans in Congress ever step in?

Dear Republican Members of Congress: this is your reading assignment today.

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Trump jabs European leaders over Greenland as Davos becomes emergency summit In social media posts before the meetings, Trump bashed the U.K. and shared what appeared to be private messages from European officials.

In signing the NATO treaty in 1949, President Truman stated that “we hope to create a shield against aggression and the fear of aggression.” Now, sadly, it is Europe which needs that shield against the United States — and the madman who recklessly leads it.

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Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.

Trump and his puppets at DOJ aren’t just bending the rule of law to further their anti-democratic aims — they are shredding it. And how are they getting away with it? Because Congressional Republicans have completely abdicated their oversight responsibilities.

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DOJ’s top civil rights prosecutors depart as office is cut out of key probes Prosecutors resigned from the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota as well amid turmoil over an investigation into a shooting by an immigration officer.

When DOJ attorneys resign as a matter of principle, it underscores just how corrupt the administration of “justice” has become. Kudos to the Civil Rights Division lawyers who made this wrenching decision for their integrity and dedication to the rule of law.

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Today, we were officially notified by USG that Pres Trump's memo that revoked my security clearance w/o due process is no longer in effect over me. My access eligibility to classified info has been restored.

On Dec 23, 2025, a federal court ruled his action was unconstitutional. Rule of Law wins!

Bravery. Valor. Dedication to the rule of law. These attributes characterized the actions of the officers who defended the U.S. Capitol 5 years ago against a violent mob bent on overturning a free and fair election. I was privileged to stand with them to tell their truths, and I salute them today.

“Reclaiming Democracy: Jan 6th. Five Years Later” is about to sell out. join us at the National Press Club

@Adam Kinzinger @Harry Dunn @Michael Fanone @Olivia of Troye @Glenn Kirschner @Miles Taylor @Sergeant Aquilino A. Gonell and more.

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Justice Dept. Is Now Said to Be Reviewing 5.2 Million Pages of Epstein Files

200 lawyers from DOJ’s National Security Division diverted to Epstein file review: At what cost to ongoing counterintelligence and counterterrorism investigations?

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Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington attorney Mark Zaid, ruling that the order —...

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington attorney Mark Zaid, ruling that the order could not be applied to him. https://to.pbs.org/4q085ES

‘60 Minutes’ correspondent says CBS’s Bari Weiss abruptly pulled segment on Trump deportations CBS News postponed a ‘60 Minutes’ segment about El Salvador’s CECOT prison one day before it was set to air because the Trump administration declined to participate.

Once upon a time — and when it really counted — CBS News stood up to power. Now, it is an accomplice to censorship.

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Grassley built a reputation for government oversight. Has he abandoned it under Trump? Chuck Grassley has made a name for himself in Washington with his longtime support for whistleblowers.

Sen. Grassley has long been an oversight hawk, but his silence on this admin’s dismantling of DOJ is deafening. As our exec director told AP, “Does Sen. Grassley think it’s OK that people get fired for doing their jobs?”

Four more days. The anticipation builds…

Rioters tried to kill me on January 6. Trump pardoned them. What it’s like to defend democracy, only to be called an un-American traitor.

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. 🇺🇸

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Yeah, that’s not a thing.

Case Against Bolton Raises Questions Over Justice Dept.’s Use of Espionage Act

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

Prosecutor Who Rejected Trump’s Pressure to Charge James Is Fired

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.

Senate Democrats to investigate firings of Justice Dept. employees who worked for special counsel Jack Smith Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are asking Pam Bondi for records of at least 20 DOJ staff fired in August.

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.

Inside the ‘Brain Drain’ of Counterintelligence Prosecutors at DOJ “The magnitude of the loss of attorneys in CES is potentially very damaging for the national security of the United States,” said David Laufman, who led the team from late 2014 until early 2018.

The loss of counterintelligence expertise at the Justice Department and FBI has reached alarming proportions — and undermines America’s national security.

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