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Former Prosecutor Blasts Justice Department for Inaction on Misconduct

3/31/2026

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Erez Reuveni, a former federal immigration prosecutor, says the Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General has failed to investigate misconduct complaints raised over the past 15 months.
Reuveni was fired after opposing the Trump administration's deportation policies.
He argues the inaction reflects a collapse of accountability within the department.
Allegations have been referred to the Office of Professional Responsibility, which he says lacks resources to investigate.

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Erez Reuveni, a former federal immigration prosecutor, says the Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General has failed to investigate misconduct complaints raised over the past 15 months.
Reuveni was fired after opposing the Trump administration's deportation policies.
He argues the inaction reflects a collapse of accountability within the department.
Allegations have been referred to the Office of Professional Responsibility, which he says lacks resources to investigate.