Judicial Controversies and Political Maneuvering

Warning: This episode contains strong language.

An explosive whistle-blower report claims that the Justice Department is asking government lawyers to lie to the courts, and that this has forced career officials to chose between upholding the Constitution and pledging loyalty to the president.

Rachel Abrams speaks to the whistle-blower about his career in the Justice Department and his complaint saying he was fired for telling the truth.

Guest: Erez Reuveni, who filed a whistle-blower complaint against the Department of Justice.

Background reading: 

• Mr. Reuveni has warned of an assault on the law by the Trump administration.
• At the Justice Department, Emil Bove III suggested violating court orders, according to the complaint.

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Photo: Kent Nishimura for The New York Times

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