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Blanche accused of shattering DOJ political independence norms
Original: Blanche shatters DOJ standard of political independence
Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General, is facing accusations that he has broken longstanding Justice Department standards of political independence. The claim, reported by PBS, suggests his conduct at the department marks a departure from norms designed to keep prosecutorial decisions free of political influence. The accusation is fueling debate over whether the DOJ's traditional guardrails are being eroded under current leadership.
Why now: Concerns are rising that the Justice Department's independence from political influence is being undermined at senior levels.
Todd BlancheUS Department of JusticePBS
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