Recent commentary highlights significant concerns surrounding the U.S. Justice Department, with many criminal defense lawyers asserting that it is no longer operating with the same principles it once did. Editorials and public figures, including Colorado congressmembers and former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, have raised alarms about the politicization and perceived weaponization of the department under the Trump administration. Calls for safeguarding the DOJ against future political influences have emerged as stakeholders advocate for a restoration of its integrity and independence in the face of ongoing controversies.