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Trump's Legal Tactics Create Turmoil in Justice Department

4/7/2025

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The Trump administration's combative legal tactics are creating turmoil within the Justice Department's civil division. Lawyers find themselves caught between political pressures and doubtful judges. Recent suspensions underscore the mounting strain on government litigators, who face daunting challenges defending policies that lack solid justification, leading to a wave of legal battles against the administration.

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The Trump administration's combative legal tactics are creating turmoil within the Justice Department's civil division. Lawyers find themselves caught between political pressures and doubtful judges. Recent suspensions underscore the mounting strain on government litigators, who face daunting challenges defending policies that lack solid justification, leading to a wave of legal battles against the administration.