Trump’s “grand conspiracy” seems to be producing more resignations than indictments. www.thejusticeconnection.org/newsroom/jus...

WATCH: Stacey Young breaks down how Congress can start repairing the damage and restoring the rule of law at DOJ with @glennkirschner.bsky.social. “There is so much Congress can do now that it’s composed of Members who actually want to hold DOJ leadership to account.”

DOJ’s leaders have a lot to answer for. Former employees can help Congress get those answers. As Justice Connection’s Stacey Young told Bloomberg Law, more will be willing to speak out “if they know that Congress will actually be interested in exploring this in a meaningful way.”

Voters said enough to this administration’s lawlessness and corruption. And DOJ has been at the center of it. Stacey Young talks to @glennkirschner.bsky.social about why Congress must respect that decision and deliver real oversight and accountability.

Well, if it isn’t the consequences of your own actions.

Harmeet Dhillon, controversial head of Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, resigns

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, resigned from the Justice Department on Thursday.

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Congress now has the power to hold DOJ accountable. It must use it. That means investigating abuses, protecting career employees, and passing reforms to stop any president from using DOJ to punish enemies and enrich friends. Read our full statement: www.thejusticeconnection.org/newsroom/new...

DOJ plans to deploy 1,000 monitors, including criminal prosecutors to the polls this week. Election officials fear the new program could be used to undermine the results. Your vote belongs to you. If you witness election interference at your polling place, call 866-OUR-VOTE.

Every eligible vote must be counted. Federal agents have no authority to take over that process. In our latest Substack, former DOJ voting rights official Justin Levitt explains why seizing ballots, voting machines or election records before results are certified is almost always unconstitutional.

Why the Federal Government Can’t Just Seize Your Election

Seizing ballots before results are in isn’t just against DOJ’s longstanding policy. It’s unconstitutional.

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As Trump and DOJ leaders threaten to interfere in our elections, every voter should know where to turn for help. We made a short video to help spread the word – we hope you’ll share it. If you witness voter intimidation or election interference at your polling place, call 866-OUR-VOTE.

This dismissal is a victory for the rule of law. DOJ’s power must never be used to settle political scores. We’ll keep standing with FBI and DOJ officials targeted by this administration.

Judge cites 'weaponization' in tossing charges for ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden

A federal judge in Washington has dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden, saying the investigation that produced the charges wa...

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Sending armed ICE agents door to door to question voters days before an election is intimidation. We filed an amicus brief urging the Ninth Circuit to keep DHS’s “Unlawful Voter Initiative” blocked. Law enforcement must protect the right to vote: justiceconnection.substack.com/p/federal-la...

After a federal judge rejected DOJ’s attempt to block 20k ballots in CA, DOJ leadership is ordering criminal probes of the officials running the election. This is an alarming escalation. DOJ is using the threat of criminal prosecution to intimidate election officials just days before Election Day.

DOJ Orders Criminal Probes of California Officials on Voting (1)

Justice Department leadership directed top federal prosecutors in California to pursue criminal subpoenas of state and local officials regarding their roles administering allegedly illegal voting, acc...

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“I’ll destroy your career.” Former interns tell @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social that DOJ’s Leo Terrell threatened to choke an intern with a computer charger and have him arrested by the FBI (and there’s much, much more). This culture of abuse cannot be tolerated.

‘Abusing and Threatening and Harassing’: Inside the Collapse of Leo Terrell’s DOJ Antisemitism Task Force

For a year and a half, Leo J. Terrell was the public face of the Trump administration’s campaign against elite universities.

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Federal employees’ jobs should depend on their qualifications and performance, not loyalty to the President. OPM’s Schedule P/C rule threatens that principle and workers’ constitutional rights. Justice Connection filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging it:

OPM’s Schedule P/C Rule Would Undermine Federal Employees’ Constitutional Rights

The civil service should remain apolitical and merit-based, not subject to firing because of political beliefs or perceived loyalty to the President

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The first civil service case to reach the Supreme Court could shape protections for career employees for generations. Justice Connection board president and 35-year DOJ veteran Jennifer Ricketts explains why advocates must be strategic about the cases they advance.

Quick Take: Keeping Our Eyes On the Prize

Advocates must be strategic about the cases they advance to protect the civil service.

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With only a handful of days before the midterm election, DOJ brought charges against two former FBI officials with the likely intent of reviving "deep state" conspiracy theories.

Judge scolds prosecutors over case against ex-FBI officials accused of false statements to Congress

A federal judge has scolded the Justice Department for its unorthodox handling of a criminal case against two former FBI officials.

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A few words from our biggest fans. DOJ’s leadership keeps talking about us. We’ll keep supporting the career employees they’ve targeted. Help us stay on their minds: www.thejusticeconnection.org/donate

In the past, [DOJ] has been "very careful" to make sure election monitors were not perceived as interfering with elections and didn't intimidate voters. DOJ has now abandoned a long-held rule to not allow prosecutors to serve as election monitors.

How some states are responding to DOJ’s plan to send 1,000 monitors on Election Day

The agency regularly monitors polling places. But this year’s effort on Nov. 3 will more than double the number of federal monitors deployed during the 2022 midterms.

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DOJ broke the law when it fired Maurene Comey. Today, a federal judge ruled to hold the Department accountable. Justice Connection proudly filed an amicus brief supporting her case. We’re thrilled to see the protections afforded to career public servants upheld.

Trump Administration Unlawfully Fired Maurene Comey, Judge Rules

Ms. Comey, the daughter of James B. Comey, was a trial lawyer for the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan, handling the prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs.

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Less than 24 hours after AG Blanche said “absolutely, positively not” when asked whether DOJ might try to block states from certifying the election, we learn DOJ is suing to block Alaska from certifying its Senate race if Republican Dan Sullivan narrowly loses. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/u...

DOJ is sidelining career antitrust attorneys while well-connected lobbyists get their way. “We all pay the price when antitrust outcomes are determined by who can hire the right lobbyist,” says Justice Connection’s Stacey Young.

"Paving the way for job losses": New Senate Investigation Reveals Trump is Opening Floodgate for Mega-mergers

Senate Probe Raises Questions About Whether Trump is Bowing to Major Corporations

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DOJ and FBI employees may be among the first to witness election interference. Knowing how to speak up matters. @govacctproj.bsky.social's guide helps employees understand their rights and options for reporting wrongdoing.

New Edition of Election Whistleblower Guide Released Ahead of Midterms

Government Accountability Project launched a resource to empower employees who may witness election interference to blow the whistle safely and effectively in service of protecting the integrity of th...

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“There’s never been a time when DOJ’s presence [during elections] would have been viewed as this much of a threat,” said Justice Connection’s Stacey Young.

“DOJ leaders aren’t interested in an independent judiciary, and they’re willing to bully and intimidate judges until they get what they want,” said Justice Connection’s Stacey Young.

Shocking Scale of Trump Goons’ Desperate Judge Demand Exposed

The extraordinary demand could disrupt dozens of active cases involving the administration’s deadly immigration crackdown.

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The Justice Department’s power comes with clear guardrails around elections.  As DOJ dismantles those safeguards, Justice Connection’s latest fact sheet explains its traditional role in elections and limits to its power.

DOJ and Elections: Traditional Rules of the Road

Justice Connection’s fact sheet describes normal DOJ conduct during elections — and what it can’t do.

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Justice Connection’s FBI Advisory Committee Member Brian Driscoll joined SpyTalk and discussed how we’re helping former and current FBI employees get the support they need. Learn more about the FBI Support Network: www.thejusticeconnection.org/resources/fb...

“I was astounded to see a search of a sitting congressperson this close to an election,” Justice Connection’s @petercarr10.bsky.social told NBC News.

‘Astounded’: DOJ vets shocked by timing of Ilhan Omar search

The investigation into a longtime Trump target just weeks before the election broke long-standing Justice Department traditions.

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“I worked for 30 years in the FBI as a Special Agent. To me it was not a job but rather my calling in life, to serve my country & enforce the rule of law without fear or favor.” In Justice Connection’s latest Substack, Jerome Lorrain reflects on DOJ punishing career employees for doing their jobs.

The FBI and DOJ Need Better Guardrails Against Partisanship

FBI agents are trained to find the truth, regardless of politics. Is that still possible under the Trump Administration?

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DOJ pushed out the career experts who helped keep investigations from influencing elections. Now employees are told to seek guidance from Trump loyalists. Justice Connection's Stacey Young warns about the consequences for election integrity in @theguardian.com.

How Trump’s justice department is shattering practice of political neutrality as midterms loom

From the attorney general stumping for Republican candidates to federal agents raiding the home of a Democratic congresswoman up for re-election, the department is violating longstanding norms

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Justice Connection’s OPM dashboard shows DOJ hired over twice as many political appointees in policymaking roles as Biden’s DOJ did in the same period. “It creates the perception that the Justice Department is taking a political position,” Stacey Young told @bloomberglaw.com.