37 h. ago Trump's push to reshape the DOJ's civil rights division sparks mass exodus of attorneys

The Trump administration's effort to reshape the Justice Department's civil rights division and its mission, once the crown jewel of the department, has prompted a mass exodus of attorneys.

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2 w. ago 'Hundreds' of Lawyers Quit DOJ's AWOL Civil Rights Division as Dhillon Cleans House

Hundreds of lawyers are leaving the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division -- a division that had become notorious for partisan litigation, focusing on Democratic Party priorities instead of civil rights. The post ‘Hundreds’ of Lawyers Quit DOJ’s AWOL Civil Rights Division as Dhillon Cleans House appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Exodus at DOJ civil rights division as official says 'over 100' attorneys departed

The Justice Department's division tasked with enforcing the nation's federal civil rights laws has recently seen a mass exodus of "over 100" attorneys.

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2 w. ago Trump Recasts Mission of Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office, Prompting ‘Exodus’

Hundreds of lawyers and other staff members are fleeing the arm of the agency that defends constitutional rights, which appointees intend to reshape to enact President Trump’s agenda.

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2 w. ago Alarm at Changes to Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office Prompts ‘Exodus’

Hundreds of lawyers and other staff members are fleeing the arm of the agency that defends constitutional rights, which appointees intend to reshape to enact President Trump’s agenda.

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3 w. ago Blue state’s Democrat AG should be investigated for ‘politically charged’ prosecution of cop: police group

The National Police Association asked the DOJ to open a civil rights investigation into New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez for prosecuting a police officer for a fatal shooting.

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3 w. ago Justice Dept. Pushes Trump’s Agenda on Religion, Sports and Antisemitism

The head of the division directed its staff to focus on enforcing edicts on transgender women in sports and other issues, shifting from its founding purpose of fighting race-based discrimination.

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