DOJ’s Epstein Defense Just Backfired in Court (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
The Bulwark · 1:06:10 · 1 weeks ago
The legal system is currently strained by political interference, inconsistent court rulings, and potential efforts to undermine future election integrity, while the Justice Department faces scrutiny for questionable tactics.
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Epstein transparency — Katie Phang’s lawsuit regarding these files forced the Justice Department to admit they failed to follow mandatory disclosure rules .
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Confirmation scrutiny — Senate hearings for Todd Blanche should focus on his track record, including questionable firing practices and his past role as a defense attorney, rather than just his qualifications .
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Election subpoenas — A judge rejected a broad attempt by the DOJ to collect names of 2020 election workers, labeling the demand a baseless fishing expedition .
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Midterm groundwork — Officials are sending threatening letters to election authorities, likely to establish a false narrative of fraud to challenge future election results .
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Digital privacy — The Supreme Court issued a decision protecting location data, though it struggled to provide a clear legal rule, leaving the issue messy for lower courts .
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Removal authority — A ruling now allows the president to fire independent commissioners without cause, which clashes with previous Court statements about congressional authority .