The recent dismissal of all three service Judge Advocates General (JAGs) by the secretary of defense has ignited significant concern within the military legal community, especially for those in the JAG Corps. This action suggests a deeper turmoil, casting doubt on the perceived impartiality of military legal advice. The article reflects on historical instances, such as the John Yoo torture memos, which illustrate the entwinement of military lawyers in political decisions despite their supposed neutrality, raising questions about their role as advisors in ongoing legal and political developments.
The decision to fire all three service Judge Advocates General has revealed a complicated truth about the role of military lawyers, entwined in political dynamics.
Despite being seen as neutral arbiters of the law, military lawyers have often found themselves at the center of political battles.
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