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Is Barr politicizing justice? 2 DOJ lawyers say yes

In 'extremely unusual' hearing, 2 DOJ lawyers allege politicization of justice

06/24/2020

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Is Barr politicizing justice? 2 DOJ lawyers say yes

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In 'extremely unusual' hearing, 2 DOJ lawyers allege politicization of justice

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday on whether the federal agency tasked with enforcing the law is in fact breaking it. Two current Justice Department attorneys charged that department leaders -- including Attorney General William Barr -- ordered certain investigations and undermined others due to political motivations. Lisa Desjardins reports and talks to NPR’s Carrie Johnson.

06/24/2020

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