DOJ Lawyers' Misconduct Undermines Rule of Law The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been criticized for its lawyers' alleged misconduct in court, with judges finding them to have omitted or misrepresented key facts in cases before them. DOJ leadership and the White House have been accused of ordering attorneys to violate ethical and legal obligations, undermining the rule of law. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has faced criticism for its lawyers' alleged misconduct in court, with judges appointed by both parties finding them to have omitted or misrepresented key facts in cases before them. A DOJ lawyer representing ICE failed to inform a federal judge that a criminal defendant was wanted by the Dominican Republic for murder, leading to the judge's decision. DOJ leadership and the White House have been accused of ordering attorneys to violate ethical and legal obligations, undermining the rule of law. The misconduct by DOJ lawyers destabilizes the legal system, making outcomes unpredictable and promoting disrespect for the judiciary.Confidence in the legal system is crucial for litigants, and when that confidence is lost, self-help may be sought