The Case for Retaining Faith in Courts That Trump Is Slowly Corrupting
Briefly

Senate Republicans confirmed Emil Bove to a federal appeals court despite widespread objections regarding his corrupt actions as a member of the Department of Justice. Bove is accused of misconduct on behalf of Donald Trump, including dropping charges against Mayor Eric Adams and dismissing prosecutors involved in January 6 cases. Allegations against Bove include instructing staff to disregard courts regarding deportations and lying to Congress. Despite his confirmation, many judges in the lower courts continue to uphold justice amidst Trump's influence, as highlighted in Reynolds Holding's book on three courageous judges combating abuses.
Emil Bove has performed a series of cartoonishly corrupt misdeeds on President Donald Trump's behalf from his perch in the Department of Justice, manufacturing the crooked bargain to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Bove, Trump's former criminal defense attorney, instructed his staff to defy the courts if necessary to deport immigrants without due process and lied to Congress at his hearing.
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