The Justice Department is attempting to restrict the testimony of a fired pardon attorney, who has expressed concerns over intimidation tactics they faced ahead of a congressional hearing. Reports indicate that U.S. marshals were mobilized to deliver warnings to the former employee regarding their upcoming testimony, with the department invoking executive privilege in an effort to suppress information. The fired attorney has publicly stated that they refuse to be bullied into silence, claiming that the actions taken are part of broader issues of corruption within the DOJ. This situation has raised questions about the appropriate boundaries of executive power and the conduct of government institutions.