The Justice Department is experiencing significant upheaval as a wave of resignations marks a new form of defiance in the second Trump era. Deeply conservative prosecutors are leaving their posts, creating a rupture on the right concerning the principles of law. Analysts point out that the ongoing scandal involving the Department of Justice (DOJ) represents a critical issue, as it risks transforming the agency into a tool for political maneuvering rather than a bastion of justice. The recent shifts in directives have alarmed both current and former agency officials, and fears of politicization are rising among various stakeholders, including farmworkers facing deportation. Critics argue that the actions of the administration undermine the foundation of the rule of law and turn justice into a system reminiscent of the Old West. The situation has ignited discussions surrounding the ethical obligations of attorneys and the moral duty to resign in protest. As the DOJ faces potential existential threats, the call for accountability grows louder.