On Point | Podcast Tumult inside Trump's DOJ: What it means for rule of law in the U.S.
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Feb 21, 2025 
Joined by Ryan Goodman, a law professor at NYU, Thomas Dupree, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and Peter Zeidenberg, a former federal prosecutor, the conversation dives into the dropping of criminal charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams by Trump's DOJ. They discuss the resignations of federal prosecutors and the concerns over politicization within the Justice Department. The guests explore the implications of these actions for the rule of law, drawing parallels to historical crises and questioning the integrity of legal decisions in the current political landscape.
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Political Interference
- Dismissing the case against Mayor Adams is a significant move by the Justice Department.
- It raises concerns about potential political interference in law enforcement decisions.
Leverage over Mayor Adams
- Dismissing the case without prejudice allows the Justice Department to reinstate charges later.
- This creates leverage over Mayor Adams, influencing his cooperation with Trump's immigration policies.
Judge Ho's Review
- Judge Ho reviewed the case but didn't deeply investigate the alleged quid pro quo.
- He questioned the Justice Department's justification for dismissing the charges based on political cooperation.