DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight ^66.7%

NPR - By Jaclyn Diaz - 4/25/2026, 9:00 AM

Anecdotal 25% - Negativity Bias 18.2% - Framing Effect 14.3%

The DOJ wants to change who polices federal prosecutors Critics say the proposed rule to let the DOJ step into state bar investigations could weaken one of the last independent checks on government lawyers. The Justice Department wants to oversee the discipline of its attorneys — even as government lawyers face more questions from judges... more