I shouldn’t have to take you by the hand, you’re capable of looking it up yourself…but I will.OK, what are the unethical practices they resigned over?
It’s what they deemed unethical. Mainly executive orders.
Ethical Concerns and Rules of Professional Conduct
- Fear of Professional Sanctions: In units like the Federal Programs Branch (where nearly two-thirds of the staff quit), attorneys reported immense pressure to defend legally questionable executive actions, such as stripping birthright citizenship. Many feared they would be forced to misrepresent facts or legal issues in court, which violates professional ethics rules and could cost them their law licenses. [1, 2, 3]
- Ultimatums from Leadership: Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a directive warning career lawyers that they must vigorously advocate for the administration's agenda or face disciplinary action, prompting many to leave on their own terms rather than compromise their independent legal judgment
Yes, Biden’s DOJ lawyers were given formal directives to support the administration’s policy agenda in areas like corporate enforcement and immigration, while maintaining a stated commitment to traditional independence in sensitive criminal investigations. [1, 2, 3, 4]
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