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I just published this op-ed with the brilliant @AWeissmann_
In his confirmation hearing, Barr testified DOJ should never do it
The White House said Comey was fired for it
DOJ policies and protocols disallow it
Now Barr looks set to do it.
nytimes.com/2020/08/05/opi…
I just published this op-ed with the brilliant @AWeissmann_
In his confirmation hearing, Barr testified DOJ should never do it
The White House said Comey was fired for it
DOJ policies and protocols disallow it
Now Barr looks set to do it.
nytimes.com/2020/08/05/opi…
2. We include a nugget from Weissmann's forthcoming book.
The Mueller team knew they could not indict Russian officials in run up to 2018 midterms.
The upshot: It shows the broad scope of the DOJ protocol, contradicting how Barr has recently described it.
Excerpt from op-ed.👇
The Mueller team knew they could not indict Russian officials in run up to 2018 midterms.
The upshot: It shows the broad scope of the DOJ protocol, contradicting how Barr has recently described it.
Excerpt from op-ed.👇
3. In the op-ed we also speak to #DOJ employees.
What to do if they witness or asked to participate in actions that violate their oaths, dep't policies, or ethical codes.
We refer to this analysis by @KPNatsFan and Erica Newland (@protctdemocracy).
justsecurity.org/71711/politica…
What to do if they witness or asked to participate in actions that violate their oaths, dep't policies, or ethical codes.
We refer to this analysis by @KPNatsFan and Erica Newland (@protctdemocracy).
justsecurity.org/71711/politica…
4. We write, "Reputable organizations are at the ready to advise whistle-blowers about the risks and benefits of pursuing these paths."
We link to this page at @POGOBlog
pogo.org/federal-employ…
We link to this page at @POGOBlog
pogo.org/federal-employ…
