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Former DOJ Attorney Slams Trump for Justice Department Erosion

4/4/2025

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Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer condemned the Trump administration for eroding the independence of the Justice Department and the rule of law. She warned that the administration's assaults on the judiciary could inflict lasting harm. In a troubling development, Trump-appointed judges are jeopardizing rights, while the DOJ pushes for harsh penalties for Tesla vandalism, likening it to domestic terrorism.

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Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer condemned the Trump administration for eroding the independence of the Justice Department and the rule of law. She warned that the administration's assaults on the judiciary could inflict lasting harm. In a troubling development, Trump-appointed judges are jeopardizing rights, while the DOJ pushes for harsh penalties for Tesla vandalism, likening it to domestic terrorism.