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DOJ in Crisis: Mass Exodus Leads to Contempt Charges, Jeopardizing Due Process and Rule of Law
A severe understaffing crisis within the Department of Justice, fueled by mass resignations and firings, has led to federal lawyers being held in contempt of court. This unprecedented situation, exemplified by attorney Matthew Ishiara, jeopardizes migrant due process and highlights systemic failures, including the perceived recalcitrance of agencies like ICE, and raises serious questions about the DOJ's credibility and leadership accountability.