Former Justice Department workers accuse Trump of degrading department
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Former Justice Department staff accuse Trump of degrading the agency after significant changes in his second term.
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Former Justice Department workers have accused President Trump of degrading the department following significant changes since his second term began in January 2025. Stacey Young, a former DOJ litigator and founder of Justice Connection, is leading organizational efforts to reform the department in response to these shifts. The criticism reflects broader concerns among former career Justice Department staff about the direction and institutional integrity of the agency under the new administration. Justice Connection, Young's organization, is mobilizing ex-DOJ workers to advocate for departmental reform. The accusation underscores tensions between Trump's appointees and career Justice Department personnel over the pace and scope of changes being implemented.
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Stacey Young, a former DOJ litigator, founded Justice Connection to mobilize ex-DOJ workers to advocate for departmental reform.
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