Justice Department's New Maneuver: Shielding Lawyers from State-Level Ethics Probes
Published on: March 5, 2026, 12:10 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Justice Department has proposed a rule to limit state-level ethics investigations into alleged misconduct by its attorneys. This would allow the Attorney General to review and potentially delay state probes, aiming to protect lawyers aligned with President Trump's agenda from disciplinary actions.
