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Presented by the Alliance for Justice.
Alliance for Justice is inviting you to join us on Wednesday, May 20, from 3–4 p.m. ET for Holding Court: The Trump DOJ on Trial. Holding Court is a virtual conversation series featuring leading attorneys, progressive advocates, politicians, and thought leaders exploring today’s most pressing social justice issues. Join us on Wednesday, May 20. This will be a timely discussion examining tensions between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the courts, the current administration’s willingness to defy court orders, and the impact of widespread DOJ departures. Moderated in a Q&A format by AFJ President Rachel Rossi, the event will feature insights from guest panelist Liz Oyer, former U.S. Pardon Attorney.
The second Trump DOJ has made many headlines since his inauguration: such as the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), and numerous accusations of defying federal court orders. An estimated 6,000 people have left the DOJ over the last 16 months — resulting in a backlog of cases and a severe shortage of lawyers on staff. Some departed employees have cited shifting DOJ priorities as a reason for leaving. The recent indictment of the SPLC for alleged fraud and money laundering has raised questions about whether or not President Trump is truly “weaponizing” the DOJ for his own benefit instead of staying with the agency’s core mission: to uphold the rule of law, to keep the United States safe, and to protect civil rights. Holding Court: The Trump DOJ on Trial will take place via StreamYard and streamed through AFJ’s YouTube channel and LinkedIn page. StreamYard webinars do not have automatic closed captioning, but there are captions on LinkedIn. The event will be recorded.