Justice Connection
@justiceconnection.bsky.social
We're a network of Justice Department alumni mobilizing to protect DOJ’s apolitical workforce and uphold the rule of law.
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Jack Smith & thousands of other DOJ alumni are calling on all Americans to join us in speaking up for justice.
We'll never stop fighting for those who served our country & for our Constitution & our democracy.
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We'll never stop fighting for those who served our country & for our Constitution & our democracy.
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The Community Relations Service is one of the best investments we've ever made to reduce violence. Community organizations who value its work are seeking to block the administration's efforts to shut CRS down.
Civil rights groups sue to stop DOJ from closing office tasked with preventing unrest in cities
The Trump administration has for months planned to close the Justice Department Community Relations Service.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Community Relations Service is one of the best investments we've ever made to reduce violence. Community organizations who value its work are seeking to block the administration's efforts to shut CRS down.
On career DOJ attorneys: “The problem is not that DOJ lawyers are not complying with their ethical and legal requirements. The problem is they’re being ordered to,” our exec director told @contrariannews.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
On career DOJ attorneys: “The problem is not that DOJ lawyers are not complying with their ethical and legal requirements. The problem is they’re being ordered to,” our exec director told @contrariannews.org
Stacey Young to the Guardian: “The purge we’ve witnessed at DOJ has been catastrophic, and it isn’t slowing down.” From civil rights to public corruption to drug trafficking cases, core functions of the DOJ have been decimated by this admin.
Trump DoJ’s focus on Maga goals harms other investigations, experts warn
Exodus of lawyers under Trump weakens department’s capacity in civil rights, national security and other areas
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Stacey Young to the Guardian: “The purge we’ve witnessed at DOJ has been catastrophic, and it isn’t slowing down.” From civil rights to public corruption to drug trafficking cases, core functions of the DOJ have been decimated by this admin.
Advisory Committee member Rupa Bhattacharyya told The Hill re Pres Trump’s demand for $230 million in “damages” from DOJ: “Like anything else in government, it depends on good faith actors. If you don’t have good faith actors, then things can go bad really fast.”
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November 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Advisory Committee member Rupa Bhattacharyya told The Hill re Pres Trump’s demand for $230 million in “damages” from DOJ: “Like anything else in government, it depends on good faith actors. If you don’t have good faith actors, then things can go bad really fast.”
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DOJ is supposed to enforce the law as it is written, but time and again this DOJ's leadership seeks to dictate what it thinks the law should be. The decision to not follow the law has consequences, as we’ve seen with this ruling today.
Comey, James cases dismissed as judge disqualifies interim US attorney Lindsey Halligan
A judge concluded Halligan’s appointment violated laws that limit the ability of DOJ to install top prosecutors without Senate confirmation.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
DOJ is supposed to enforce the law as it is written, but time and again this DOJ's leadership seeks to dictate what it thinks the law should be. The decision to not follow the law has consequences, as we’ve seen with this ruling today.
About 5,000 employees have left DOJ since January. We collected some of their farewell messages. As our spokesperson @petercarr10.bsky.social told CBS, they “show what is happening in our country at this moment.”
"Quite frankly I was pissed off!" Growing online page chronicles Trump Justice Dept. resignation letters
Amid a wave of departures from the Justice Department, some of its former officials are curating a public online display of the farewell messages of ousted employees.
www.cbsnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
About 5,000 employees have left DOJ since January. We collected some of their farewell messages. As our spokesperson @petercarr10.bsky.social told CBS, they “show what is happening in our country at this moment.”
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Joe Gerbasi spent decades at DOJ fighting global narcotics trafficking. In this Substack post, he highlights the dangerous consequences of cutting off dialogues and pulling back personnel who work directly with partners in China, Mexico, and South America.
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We Are Throwing Away Decades of Trust Built to Fight Global Drug Trafficking
Our communities lose when we cut off dialogues and pull back personnel who work directly with our partners in China, Mexico, and South America.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Joe Gerbasi spent decades at DOJ fighting global narcotics trafficking. In this Substack post, he highlights the dangerous consequences of cutting off dialogues and pulling back personnel who work directly with partners in China, Mexico, and South America.
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DOJ is supposed to protect people from illegal discrimination in the workplace, not perpetrate it. Daniel showed a lot of courage coming forward and standing up not just for himself but for every employee at the FBI.
An F.B.I. Trainee Hung a Pride Flag Near His Desk. He Says He Was Fired for It.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
DOJ is supposed to protect people from illegal discrimination in the workplace, not perpetrate it. Daniel showed a lot of courage coming forward and standing up not just for himself but for every employee at the FBI.
DOJ has fired scores of qualified immigration judges, only to replace them with military lawyers with no experience in immigration law. This raises serious legal issues, but also threatens judicial independence and due process for those navigating the immigration system.
DOJ Memo Draws Doubts on Military Lawyers as Immigration Judges
The Trump administration’s legal opinion backing the use of military lawyers as immigration judges is drawing scrutiny from legal scholars who say the move represents an unprecedented expansion of the...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
DOJ has fired scores of qualified immigration judges, only to replace them with military lawyers with no experience in immigration law. This raises serious legal issues, but also threatens judicial independence and due process for those navigating the immigration system.
DOJ has refused to protect line attorneys from congressional inquiries, exposing them to significant legal risk. The Supreme Court has repeatedly acknowledged that one of the basic functions of the Fifth Amendment is to protect the innocent.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
DOJ has refused to protect line attorneys from congressional inquiries, exposing them to significant legal risk. The Supreme Court has repeatedly acknowledged that one of the basic functions of the Fifth Amendment is to protect the innocent.
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“We need people across the political spectrum fighting to uphold the rule of law, including at the local level," our exec director told CBS.
Ex-prosecutor who resigned in protest amid DOJ purge now poised to lead Seattle City Attorney office
Erika Evans will begin her term as elected city attorney of Seattle on Jan. 1.
www.cbsnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
“We need people across the political spectrum fighting to uphold the rule of law, including at the local level," our exec director told CBS.
The FBI's motto is Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity. Think about each of those words while reading this profile. The dedicated men and women at the FBI deserve so much better.
Kash Patel’s Acts of Service
The F.B.I. director isn’t just enforcing the President’s agenda at the Bureau—he’s seeking retribution for its past investigations of Donald Trump.
www.newyorker.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The FBI's motto is Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity. Think about each of those words while reading this profile. The dedicated men and women at the FBI deserve so much better.
Fmr DOJ spokesman @petercarr10.bsky.social shares in our Substack that our safety, prosperity, and rights depend on an institution that is under attack. We once fought for these ideals within DOJ, but for many of us, the best way to fight for DOJ is on the outside.
An Insider Continuing to Fight for Justice - On the Outside
Peter Carr's mission hasn't changed. Like others who left DOJ noted in their farewell letters, he has found the best way to fight for DOJ is on the outside.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Fmr DOJ spokesman @petercarr10.bsky.social shares in our Substack that our safety, prosperity, and rights depend on an institution that is under attack. We once fought for these ideals within DOJ, but for many of us, the best way to fight for DOJ is on the outside.
Lindsey Halligan successfully indicted Comey after multiple career prosecutors told her there was not enough evidence. The judge's ruling demonstrates the perils of this administration disregarding the expertise and experience of career employees.
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
A federal judge says the Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” when it secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Lindsey Halligan successfully indicted Comey after multiple career prosecutors told her there was not enough evidence. The judge's ruling demonstrates the perils of this administration disregarding the expertise and experience of career employees.
Fmr DOJ officials on lethal boat strikes: 1) the intelligence isn't always accurate, and 2) the US is no longer questioning human sources on the boats. The strikes are eliminating valuable human intelligence to target cartel leadership.
Justice Department official told prosecutors that U.S. should 'just sink' drug boats
NPR interviews with current and former officials reveal more of the backstory around the military's strikes in the Caribbean.
www.npr.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Fmr DOJ officials on lethal boat strikes: 1) the intelligence isn't always accurate, and 2) the US is no longer questioning human sources on the boats. The strikes are eliminating valuable human intelligence to target cartel leadership.
Those quoted by name here are part of our alumni network, including two from our staff. We took an oath to defend the Constitution, and part of that oath is standing up for an institution under attack. Join us in fighting for justice - before it's too late.
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Those quoted by name here are part of our alumni network, including two from our staff. We took an oath to defend the Constitution, and part of that oath is standing up for an institution under attack. Join us in fighting for justice - before it's too late.
5,500 DOJ officials have been pushed out by the administration so far, as our executive director told @glennkirschner.bsky.social.
Many were reportedly fired for working on cases the president doesn't like or for personal connections to individuals he opposes.
Many were reportedly fired for working on cases the president doesn't like or for personal connections to individuals he opposes.
November 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
5,500 DOJ officials have been pushed out by the administration so far, as our executive director told @glennkirschner.bsky.social.
Many were reportedly fired for working on cases the president doesn't like or for personal connections to individuals he opposes.
Many were reportedly fired for working on cases the president doesn't like or for personal connections to individuals he opposes.
The Justice Connection Legal Network provides pro bono legal support from DOJ alumni volunteers to support our former colleagues who are being illegally pushed out or asked to violate the law.
To access support, volunteer, or donate, visit our website: www.thejusticeconnection.org
To access support, volunteer, or donate, visit our website: www.thejusticeconnection.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Justice Connection Legal Network provides pro bono legal support from DOJ alumni volunteers to support our former colleagues who are being illegally pushed out or asked to violate the law.
To access support, volunteer, or donate, visit our website: www.thejusticeconnection.org
To access support, volunteer, or donate, visit our website: www.thejusticeconnection.org
Our justice system is under attack like never before. We're grateful to @glennkirschner.bsky.social and all the DOJ alumni mobilizing to support DOJ’s apolitical workforce — and the democratic norms that protect us all.
As Trump & Bondi Work To Traumatize DOJ Attorneys, There's An Organization Stepping In To Help
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As Trump & Bondi Work To Traumatize DOJ Attorneys, There's An Organization Stepping In To Help
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
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November 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Our justice system is under attack like never before. We're grateful to @glennkirschner.bsky.social and all the DOJ alumni mobilizing to support DOJ’s apolitical workforce — and the democratic norms that protect us all.
Great conversation with our Executive Director Stacey Young and fellow DOJ alum @glennkirschner.bsky.social.
We're always grateful for the chance to talk about the work Justice Connection is doing to protect our former DOJ colleagues and the rule of law.
We're always grateful for the chance to talk about the work Justice Connection is doing to protect our former DOJ colleagues and the rule of law.
A Chat with Stacey Young & Glenn Kirschner
A recording from Justice Connection and Glenn Kirschner's live video
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Great conversation with our Executive Director Stacey Young and fellow DOJ alum @glennkirschner.bsky.social.
We're always grateful for the chance to talk about the work Justice Connection is doing to protect our former DOJ colleagues and the rule of law.
We're always grateful for the chance to talk about the work Justice Connection is doing to protect our former DOJ colleagues and the rule of law.
The Trump admin's "flood the zone" strategy makes it hard to keep up with attacks on the DOJ and rule of law.
That's why we built the DOJ Tracker—and are now publishing monthly recaps. Here's what you need to know from October:
That's why we built the DOJ Tracker—and are now publishing monthly recaps. Here's what you need to know from October:
Introducing the DOJ Tracker: Follow Attacks on the Justice Department
We're launching new monthly updates to help you track attacks on the Justice Department. Here's what you need to know from October.
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The Trump admin's "flood the zone" strategy makes it hard to keep up with attacks on the DOJ and rule of law.
That's why we built the DOJ Tracker—and are now publishing monthly recaps. Here's what you need to know from October:
That's why we built the DOJ Tracker—and are now publishing monthly recaps. Here's what you need to know from October:
On Veterans Day, we honor those who took an oath to support & defend the Constitution, including the tens of thousands of veterans who continued their service at the Department of Justice.
We must honor their sacrifice & stand firm in defense of the principles they fought to protect.
We must honor their sacrifice & stand firm in defense of the principles they fought to protect.
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor those who took an oath to support & defend the Constitution, including the tens of thousands of veterans who continued their service at the Department of Justice.
We must honor their sacrifice & stand firm in defense of the principles they fought to protect.
We must honor their sacrifice & stand firm in defense of the principles they fought to protect.
Now is the time to speak up for justice. We're grateful to Judge Mark L. Wolf, a DOJ alum, and every public servant standing up fearlessly to defend the rule of law and democracy before it's too late.
“I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom,” Judge Mark L. Wolf writes on his decision to resign from the federal bench. “President Trump is using the law for partisan purposes”: https://theatln.tc/XgppPPfA
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Now is the time to speak up for justice. We're grateful to Judge Mark L. Wolf, a DOJ alum, and every public servant standing up fearlessly to defend the rule of law and democracy before it's too late.