How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?
Attorney General Todd Blanche has declined to pledge independence from the White House, sparking concerns about the politicization of the U.S. Justice Department. The article also covers controversies surrounding Blanche's past legal work and a major antitrust lawsuit against Meta regarding child privacy.
Why it matters
The independence of the Justice Department is a cornerstone of U.S. democratic institutions, and shifts in this policy could fundamentally alter federal law enforcement and judicial oversight.
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