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Back to EpisodesGovernment Lawyers' 'I Don't Know' Defense Erodes Trust
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Government lawyers defending Trump administration immigration policies are facing backlash for repeatedly pleading ignorance in court, leading to judges threatening contempt. The Justice Department has seen a significant drop in attorney numbers, with former insiders blaming a brain drain and politicization. This has resulted in noncompliance risks and appeals often shielding the government, eroding trust in the Justice Department and leaving ethical lawyers in a difficult position.
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