Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Mar. 17, 2026
DOJ moves to throttle state bar watchdogs
The Justice Department's proposed rule would effectively shield its lawyers from independent state discipline, striking at the heart of federalism and the checks and balances that safeguard accountability.
David C. Carr
Law Office of David C. CarrLegal ethics
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Loyola Law School
The Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed a rule change that would significantly impair state disciplinary agencies' ability to investigate misconduct by DOJ lawyers. The proposal would authorize the DOJ's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) to preemp...
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