Trump Admin Seeks to Shield Justice Dept. Lawyers from State Discipline
The Trump administration is fighting to prevent state bar associations from disciplining Justice Department lawyers for potential misconduct during federal court cases.
The Trump administration is fighting to prevent state bar associations from disciplining Justice Department lawyers for potential misconduct during federal court cases. The administration has filed legal briefs arguing that state bar associations lack the authority to punish federal government lawyers, even for actions taken in state courts.
This battle over attorney discipline is the latest clash between the Trump Justice Department and state officials, who have increasingly sought to hold federal lawyers accountable for their actions. State bars have opened investigations into DOJ lawyers for alleged misconduct, such as withholding evidence or making false statements to the court.
The administration's stance has alarmed some legal ethics experts, who say it could create a
Source: The New York Times
