Presented by the Alliance for Justice.
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Alliance for Justice is i nviting you to join us on Wednesday, May 20, from 3&ndash\;4 p.m. ET for H olding Court: The Trump DOJ on Trial. Holding Court is a virtual conversat ion series featuring leading attorneys, progressive advocates, politicians , and thought leaders exploring today&rsquo\;s most pressing social justic e issues. Join us on Wednesday, May 20. This will be a timely discussion e xamining tensions between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the courts, the current administration&rsquo\;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 pa nelist Liz Oyer, former U.S. Pardon Attorney.
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The se cond Trump DOJ has made many headlines since his inauguration: such as the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, the indictment of the Southern Pove rty Law Center (SPLC), and numerous accusations of defying federal court o rders. An estimated 6,000 people have left the DOJ over the last 16 months &mdash\; 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 a nd money laundering has raised questions about whether or not President Tr ump is truly &ldquo\;weaponizing&rdquo\; the DOJ for his own benefit inste ad of staying with the agency&rsquo\;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&rsquo\;s YouTube channel and LinkedIn page. StreamYard webina rs do not have automatic closed captioning, but there are captions on Link edIn. The event will be recorded.
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