Justice Dept. Turns to Partisans and Conspiracists to Fill Depleted Ranks
- Posted on October 6, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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Recent staffing changes at the Department of Justice's civil rights division have raised concerns among legal experts and former officials. The agency has recruited individuals with limited credentials and controversial backgrounds, representing a departure from traditional hiring standards. This shift reflects broader challenges within federal law enforcement agencies struggling with personnel shortages and resource constraints during a period of significant political transition.
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Justice Dept. Turns to Partisans and Conspiracists to Fill Depleted Ranks
The civil rights unit has recruited people whose questionable work histories and dearth of education and experience might have disqualified them in the past, former officials said. continue reading...
