DOJ Admits 56 Court Order Violations in New Jersey; Official Jordan Fox Seeks US Attorney Post

DOJ Admits Widespread Court Order Violations

• ⚠️ The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently admitted to violating 56 court orders in 547 cases in New Jersey since December.
• 📊 This admission follows a survey by Chief Judge Schultz in Minnesota, which found 96 violations by the DOJ in his district since January, primarily related to habeas corpus.
• ⚖️ The speaker highlights that even 56 violations are a "sad commentary" for an agency that should aim for zero.

Nature of the Breaches

• 🗓️ Violations included six missed court order deadlines and 12 missed deadlines for bond hearings, causing individuals to be detained longer than necessary.
• ✈️ A "mindboggling" 17 transfers or removals occurred in violation of court orders, including sending individuals outside the country despite judicial prohibition.
• 🔍 The DOJ also failed to provide evidence 10 times despite court orders, undermining foundational legal processes.

Jordan Fox's Lobbying Effort

• ✍️ DOJ official Jordan Fox authored a "conciliatory" letter to a federal judge, expressing contrition for the violations.
• 🎯 The speaker suggests Fox's tone is part of a campaign to secure the US Attorney position for New Jersey, requiring 17 votes from district court judges.
• 🤝 Fox is noted for her close connection to Amil Boie, Donald Trump's former criminal defense lawyer who was promoted to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

Trump's Appointment Strategy

• 🏛️ The speaker alleges that Donald Trump used a strategy to bypass the constitutional confirmation process for US Attorneys by not naming a permanent replacement.
• 🧩 Instead, the US Attorney's office was divided among three individuals, including Jordan Fox, to run different units.
• 🚫 This approach is described as an "end run around the confirmation process" and a violation of the appointments clause of the Constitution.

Erosion of Trust and Judicial Action

• 📉 The speaker asserts that the DOJ's actions have led to a significant erosion of trust among judges, grand juries, and the American people.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Federal judges are now actively surveying DOJ compliance with court orders, indicating a lack of trust in the department's self-reporting.
• ✅ Judges intend to use their inherent authority to remedy these problems, gathering information to fix the systemic issues.