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"Trump Administration Shrinks DOJ’s Public Integrity Team, Raising Alarm Over Corruption Investigations"

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Washington, D.C. — Under the Biden administration, the Department of Justice’s Public Integrity Section has witnessed a dramatic reduction in resources and personnel tasked with investigating corruption among government officials. Since former President Donald Trump took office, the section’s dedicated team has shrunk from 36 experienced lawyers to just two, raising concerns about the future of public corruption investigations. Sources reveal that many attorneys within the Public Integrity Section have either resigned, resigned in protest, or been reassigned to different roles across the country. The team has lost all but one of its paralegals, severely … Read more

Third Judge Upholds Secrecy: DOJ’s Bid to Release Epstein Transcripts Rejected Again

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A third federal judge has rejected a request from the Department of Justice to unseal transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein’s legal matters in New York. This decision continues a trend in which courts have scrutinized demands for access to sensitive materials tied to the controversial financier, whose criminal activities and connections have drawn widespread public interest. The judge’s ruling maintains the confidentiality of court records from a case that has faced intense scrutiny due to Epstein’s connections to prominent figures in politics and business. These transcripts, which are thought to contain testimonies from key witnesses, … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks DOJ’s Attempt to Unseal Epstein Case Grand Jury Transcripts, Citing Victim Privacy Concerns

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NEW YORK — A federal judge has blocked the Department of Justice’s attempt to unseal grand jury transcripts linked to the sex trafficking case of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman made the ruling in Manhattan on Wednesday, echoing a previous decision regarding documents from Ghislaine Maxwell’s case that had also been denied. Maxwell, a British socialite and long-time associate of Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted for her role in facilitating Epstein’s sexual exploitation of minors and young women. Epstein, who was facing federal charges … Read more

Justice Under Strain: Mass Exodus and Rising Lawsuits Challenge DOJ’s Ability to Defend Trump’s Policies

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Justice Department is facing significant challenges as a wave of departures and an unprecedented number of lawsuits strain its resources. With more than 450 court challenges to President Donald Trump’s policies on the docket, government attorneys are finding it increasingly difficult to defend against claims while managing heavy workloads. Recent public court documents, along with insights from current and former attorneys, highlight the difficulties the department is grappling with as it navigates these extensive legal battles. Since January, lawyers have often requested deadline extensions, openly acknowledging to judges that they … Read more