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Ex-Justice Lawyer Resigns, Alleges Pressure on Deportations

11/26/2025

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Erez Reuveni, a former U.S. Justice Department immigration lawyer, joined Democracy Forward after criticism of the Trump administration's deportation policies.
Reuveni alleged a top official pressured attorneys to defy court orders for mass deportations.
He stated his commitment to fighting for the Constitution and the rule of law.
His departure reflects a broader trend of DOJ lawyers resigning amid controversies surrounding Trump's immigration agenda.

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Erez Reuveni, a former U.S. Justice Department immigration lawyer, joined Democracy Forward after criticism of the Trump administration's deportation policies.
Reuveni alleged a top official pressured attorneys to defy court orders for mass deportations.
He stated his commitment to fighting for the Constitution and the rule of law.
His departure reflects a broader trend of DOJ lawyers resigning amid controversies surrounding Trump's immigration agenda.