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DOJ Lawyers Face Bar Complaints Over Conduct in CFPB Case (1) Three US Justice Department lawyers were hit with bar complaints alleging they made misrepresentations to a federal judge in Washington in a union’s challenge to the Trump administration’s teardown of...

Career attorneys across DOJ are facing immense political pressure to defend the president’s agenda, sometimes at the expense of professional or ethical responsibilities. We stand ready to help. 🧵

We’re grateful @michael-feinberg.bsky.social has joined Justice Connection, part of what he calls “the exile community,” to defend FBI agents from Kash Patel's dangerous purge of the bureau's apolitical workforce.

Read his full interview in @theatlantic.com: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

You couldn’t make this up: Sen. Kennedy blames too many whistleblowers as his reason for not believing Emil Bove defied court orders, his supposed red line.

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3 fired DOJ workers add to chorus of layoffs in 'foundering' workforce The Department of Justice has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues affecting the lives of everyday Americans.

More than 200 career civil servants have been fired by the Justice Department this year.

For any DOJ employee in this situation, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for legal representation or other support.

Grassley Spurns Whistle-Blowers in Bove Confirmation Fight The senator’s treatment of whistle-blowers detailing allegations against Emil Bove, the Trump loyalist and appeals court pick, has had a chilling effect, critics say.

Senator Grassley's treatment of Bove whistleblowers has exacerbated the culture of fear that silences DOJ employees from reporting abuse.

As we told @nytimes.com: This will hinder meaningful transparency and accountability.

2day is natl whistleblower day Too often whistleblowers are treated like skunks at a picnic they r patriotic ppl trying to keep GOVT ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PPL

Yesterday, Grassley spurned not one but THREE Emil Bove whistleblowers and today posts this? Talk is cheap, Senator.

Statement on Emil Bove's Confirmation to Third Circuit Stacey Young, executive director and founder of Justice Connection, issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to confirm Emil Bove to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. "Emil Bove has been the enforcer of many of the attacks on DOJ and its employees. By confirming his nomination the Senate condoned the devastation he unleashed on the department. Multiple whistleblowers stepped forward to bear witness to his destruction of constitutional principles and institutional guardrails. Some senators unfairly criticized and discounted their claims, but history will honor their courage. The thousands of DOJ alumni we represent stand ready to support anyone who is brave enough to expose the lawlessness coming from this department's leadership."

Our full statement on Emil Bove's confirmation:

1,000 former DOJ attorneys, who served across both Democratic and Republican administrations, join us in urging senators to reject Emil Bove's nomination.
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DOJ whistleblowers allege Emil Bove misled senators during his confirmation hearing & told DOJ attorneys to ignore court orders.

No one who disrespects both the legislative & judicial branches should be rewarded with a lifetime judicial appointment.

We're disappointed to see Grassley & Tillis discount DOJ whistleblowers. These are brave public servants risking their careers & more to defend the rule of law.

Senators have a duty to personally meet w/ whistleblowers & investigate complaints before voting on Bove's lifetime judicial appointment.

Impartiality is the cornerstone of the judiciary. Emil Bove’s lack of it was clear even before whistleblower complaints became public.

As DOJ alumni, we urge any senator who respects our justice system to reject Emil Bove's lifetime judicial appointment.

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A federal judge said he was concerned the Trump admin would disregard court rulings.

Now, DOJ is accusing him of misconduct while President Trump moves to confirm Emil Bove — a man credibly accused of ordering DOJ attorneys to ignore the courts. Congress must protect judicial independence.

Senator Tillis' red line for nominees is condoning Jan 6 violence. Emil Bove did just that when he fired J6 prosecutors and FBI agents, criticizing their work as "a grave national injustice."

Senator Kennedy warned DOJ officials to not defy court orders. Emil Bove has crossed Kennedy's red line.

As we previewed on Friday, there's a 3rd whistleblower. Grassley's claim that this whistleblower is acting in "bad faith"—without even agreeing to personally review the info—is EXACTLY why DOJ employees with critical info are too scared to come forward.

1,000 former DOJ officials signed our letter highlighting Erez Reuveni’s damning whistleblower complaint.

Now, a 2nd whistleblower has corroborated Erez's complaint that Bove told DOJ officials to defy court orders. We urge senators to listen to our former colleagues before the final vote.

Another whistleblower claims that top DOJ official suggested department could ignore court orders | CNN Politics Another whistleblower has made claims to the Justice Department’s watchdog that Emil Bove — a top agency official who is now nominated for a judgeship — suggested others in the department could ignore...

Any Republican senator committed to an ordered justice system should find it intolerable to shove through Emil Bove's lifetime judicial appointment tomorrow without fully investigating DOJ whistleblowers' allegations.

Now is not the time for anonymity In plain sight, the Justice Department is prioritizing politics over public safety. Those in the know must step out of the shadows and call it like they see it, before it's too late.

To any DOJ employee ready to speak out, we’re here to help. Reach out for support.

We’re lucky to have @michael-feinberg.bsky.social’s institutional expertise as we work to support FBI employees who are under attack.

If you’re at the FBI and need support, please reach out: www.thejusticeconnection.org/resources/

Now somebody tell Kash Patel to stop polygraphing FBI agents.

Whistleblower Aid client and former DOJ attorney corroborates the thrust of the allegations against Emil Bove  - Whistleblower Aid WASHINGTON, JULY 25, 2025 - A Whistleblower Aid client and a former Department of Justice (DOJ) attorney has lawfully disclosed evidence to the DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General that corroborates ...

JUST IN: Our client and a fmr. DOJ attorney has lawfully disclosed evidence that supports Erez Reuveni's allegations regarding Emil Bove and other senior DOJ officials actively and deliberately undermining the rule of law.

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BREAKING: A new whistleblower, whose disclosures haven't been publicized, has evidence that Emil Bove wasn't truthful during his confirmation hearing.

The whistleblower has tried to share info with Republican senators for weeks and they haven't responded. We urge senators to listen before voting.

What Bove's nomination says about Trump's future judge picks : The NPR Politics Podcast Emil Bove has been behind many of the Justice Department's most controversial recent decisions, and now he's President Trump's nominee to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. We discuss the controversy a...

Any vote for Emil Bove is a stamp of approval for his attacks on DOJ and the rule of law over the last 6 months.

Grateful to join @npr.org as we call on every senator to do the right thing.