Story perspectives

63% of DOJ Lawyers Resign Amid Trump Policy Battles

7/18/2025

38 9

Left

DOJ Lawyers Exodus

A staggering 63% of lawyers in the Department of Justice's Federal Programs Branch have left their positions since the 2024 election, driven by frustration over relentless legal battles surrounding President Trump's policies. Those resigning voiced deep concerns about ethical dilemmas and constitutional breaches, highlighting the DOJ's unprecedented turnover as it grapples with mounting pressures to uphold Trump's agenda amidst a sea of lawsuits.

Center

DOJ Employees Protest

More than 900 former Justice Department employees are rallying against Emil Bove's nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals. They accuse the former Trump attorney of promoting unethical behavior and undermining constitutional values. His controversial tactics, such as pressuring prosecutors and dismissing key figures in significant cases, have sparked serious doubts about his ability to uphold judicial integrity.

1 of 2

DOJ Lawyers Exodus

A staggering 63% of lawyers in the Department of Justice's Federal Programs Branch have left their positions since the 2024 election, driven by frustration over relentless legal battles surrounding President Trump's policies. Those resigning voiced deep concerns about ethical dilemmas and constitutional breaches, highlighting the DOJ's unprecedented turnover as it grapples with mounting pressures to uphold Trump's agenda amidst a sea of lawsuits.

1 / 2