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Justice Department Task Force Lawyers Resign Amid Controversy

9/1/2025

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All lawyers from the Justice Department's Sanctuary Cities Enforcement task force have resigned due to unfulfilling work.
Former members labeled their roles as a "sham," focusing on basic research rather than serious cases.
Reassignments occurred prior to Attorney General Pam Bondi's tenure, bypassing federal personnel guidelines.
Legal challenges are ongoing, with dismissed staff appealing their firings.
Federal law limits political appointees' ability to transfer career employees, with exceptions for Senior Executive Service members.

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Story summary

All lawyers from the Justice Department's Sanctuary Cities Enforcement task force have resigned due to unfulfilling work.
Former members labeled their roles as a "sham," focusing on basic research rather than serious cases.
Reassignments occurred prior to Attorney General Pam Bondi's tenure, bypassing federal personnel guidelines.
Legal challenges are ongoing, with dismissed staff appealing their firings.
Federal law limits political appointees' ability to transfer career employees, with exceptions for Senior Executive Service members.