Federal Judges Criticize President Trump's Justice Department for Unethical Conduct
Federal judges across the United States are increasingly questioning the ethical conduct of President Trump's Justice Department. Judges from various districts, including those in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, have expressed concerns about the DOJ's adherence to legal norms, particularly the 'presumption of regularity,' which assumes government actions are conducted in good faith. This scrutiny has intensified during Trump's second term, with judges citing instances of 'unlawful,' 'unethical,' and 'unseemly' behavior by DOJ lawyers. The criticism stems from cases involving immigration enforcement, political retribution, and other controversial policies.