The Justice Department's Federal Programs Branch is seeing a significant turnover, with 69 out of approximately 110 lawyers leaving or planning to leave. This exodus has been linked to exhaustion and low morale among the staff, as confirmed by several unnamed lawyers. A department spokesperson acknowledged the unprecedented number of lawsuits challenging Trump’s policies but did not directly address the issue of departing lawyers or morale. The spokesperson emphasized the department's success in defeating many such lawsuits in court.
Sixty-nine out of about 110 lawyers who defend Trump administration policies at the Justice Department have voluntarily left or are planning to leave.
The Federal Programs Branch at the Justice Department is facing an unprecedented number of lawsuits challenging President Trump's agenda.
Some lawyers in the unit had become exhausted and demoralized, reflecting concerns over the workload and morale within the department.
A Justice Department spokesperson stated the department has successfully defeated many lawsuits against the president's agenda and will continue to defend it.
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