Justice Department officials appointed by President Trump have implemented significant changes since his return to office. These officials have redefined the focus of major divisions and challenged established legal norms. As a result, thousands of career lawyers have either resigned or been dismissed.
Justice Correspondent Ali Rogin explored the implications of these changes by interviewing several former DOJ attorneys and leaders. They shared their perspectives on what these developments mean for the institution’s future.
About Ali Rogin
Ali Rogin is a correspondent for the PBS News Hour, specializing in coverage of the Supreme Court and America’s judicial system. She was awarded a Peabody Award in 2021 for her work on News Hour’s series about the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Rogin has received two Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association. She has been part of several teams nominated for an Emmy, including for her reporting on the fall of ISIS in 2020, the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017, the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2014, and the 2010 midterm elections.
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