DOJ Tries to Dodge State Ethics Rules for Attorneys
March 4, 2026·20 days ago·via Democracy Docket

The DOJ under Attorney General Pam Bondi pushes to sidestep state ethics oversight, claiming sole authority over its lawyers' misconduct to shield them from "activist" state bars. Deputy AG Todd Blanche openly threatens to rewrite rules, putting political loyalty over professional standards after firing veteran ethics officials and purging dozens of career attorneys who won't toe the administration line. Read more about this...