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Retired Judge Warns: Autocracy Looms Under Current Administration

11/15/2025

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Retired federal Judge Mark Wolf is resigning after four decades on the bench.
He cites grave concerns about the current administration's impact on the rule of law.
In an essay for The Atlantic, he says the White House directs the Department of Justice to target political enemies while ignoring potential corruption among allies.
He warns that disobeying court orders could lead to autocracy and erode equal justice.

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Story summary

Retired federal Judge Mark Wolf is resigning after four decades on the bench.
He cites grave concerns about the current administration's impact on the rule of law.
In an essay for The Atlantic, he says the White House directs the Department of Justice to target political enemies while ignoring potential corruption among allies.
He warns that disobeying court orders could lead to autocracy and erode equal justice.