Consider This from NPR How firing hundreds of employees this year has transformed the Justice Department
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Jul 30, 2025 This year has seen massive firings at the Justice Department, leaving employees shaken and questioning their job security. Personal stories from dismissed civil servants reveal a troubling climate of fear and impropriety. A former lawyer discusses the complicated dynamics between political appointees and career attorneys during a tumultuous administration. The atmosphere within the DOJ raises alarms about integrity and accountability, including disturbing suggestions to overlook court orders that could undermine justice.
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Unexpected Firing of Isla Dice
- Isla Dice, a highly productive immigration judge, was terminated abruptly via email without explanation.
- She had been close to vesting her pension after nearly 25 years of federal service.
Firing Over Immigration Tracking App
- Carolyn Feinstein, a forensic accountant, was fired after her husband's app tracking immigration agents drew political backlash.
- Her dismissal left a large Texas region without an auditor for bankruptcy cases, raising efficiency concerns.
DOJ Workforce Reshaped by Executive Power
- The Trump administration used Article II powers to dismiss DOJ staff, bypassing civil service protections.
- This reshaping affects virtually the entire DOJ workforce, altering institutional stability.