Commitment to rule of law being ‘absolutely eviscerated’ by Trump DOJ: Fmr. DOJ lawyer

DOJ Credibility & Integrity - The DOJ's commitment to the neutral administration of the law is being eviscerated [2] - There is concern about the future and reputation of the DOJ, impacting its ability to function effectively across administrations [3] - Politically motivated prosecutions could discourage individuals from speaking out against the administration [3] - The administration is making little effort to conceal the political nature of certain prosecutions [5] Potential for Abuse & Politicization - There is a perceived "green light" from the White House to pursue politically motivated prosecutions, potentially influencing prosecutors at various levels of government [4] - Targeting political opponents may lead to selective or vindictive prosecutions [6] - Career prosecutors have refused to bring certain cases, suggesting a lack of merit or ethical concerns [6][9] Impact on DOJ Operations - The DOJ is experiencing a "brain drain" due to departures of experienced prosecutors [7] - The loss of experienced prosecutors will make it harder to perform the day-to-day work of administering justice [9] - The James prosecution highlights potential issues with basic legal procedures, as no career official was willing to participate in the grand jury [9]