"The administration has fired disloyal appointees without regard for the rules governing their discharge. The one area where the administration has faltered has been its attempt to place acolytes in charge of the United States Attorney's offices."
"Notwithstanding that presidents have all been bound by these procedures, the present administration has ignored that process. However, in six instances, the individuals selected to serve as United States Attorneys have not been confirmed by the Senate."
"Rather than follow the rule of law, the administration has concluded that it is not bound by the rules. The one qualification of those six persons is unfettered loyalty to the president and willingness to prosecute his foes."
"Because of this immense power to strike at citizens, not with mere individual strength, but with all the force of government itself, the post of Federal District Attorney is of immense importance."
The Trump administration has actively targeted perceived political enemies, leading to ethical violations and a lack of accountability for immigration agents. It has circumvented established procedures for appointing U.S. Attorneys, with six individuals serving without Senate confirmation, relying solely on loyalty to the president. This disregard for legal norms raises concerns about the administration's commitment to the rule of law and the ethical implications of its actions, particularly in the context of prosecutorial power.
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