NYT: DOJ whistleblower says Trump admin asked prosecutors to ignore court orders

Allegations of Misconduct within the Justice Department - A former Justice Department lawyer, Ezra Zeraney, alleges senior Trump administration officials ignored court orders and misled judges regarding the treatment of migrants [2] - Internal DOJ texts reveal a dismissive attitude towards court orders, with one text suggesting submitting an emoji of a middle finger in response to a filing [3] - The administration allegedly stonewalled career DOJ lawyers, preventing them from accessing information needed to ensure compliance with court orders [7][8] Specific Instances of Alleged Non-Compliance - The Office of the Deputy Attorney General (ODAG) reportedly advised the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that deporting Venezuelan migrants was permissible even after a judge ordered the planes to turn around [12][13] - Career DOJ lawyers appeared uninformed in court, suggesting they were being denied information [8] Rebuttal and Lack of Transparency - A DOJ official denied advising anyone to violate a court order during Senate testimony [10] - It remains unclear whether the whistleblower will be able to testify before Congress or in court [15] Evidence and Documentation - The whistleblower's report is based on text messages, emails, and exchanges among agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and State [6] - The whistleblower sought assurances that court orders were being complied with, but his inquiries were allegedly ignored [6][7]