"Federal prosecutors may soon be above the law, at least in terms of accountability within their own ranks. A proposed Department of Justice (DOJ) rule aims to strip state bar associations of their power to investigate federal attorneys, sparking widespread outrage and concerns about the erosion of ethics in the nation's top law enforcement agency. Critics warn that this move would effectively insulate federal prosecutors from disciplinary action, allowing them to operate with impunity and potentially leading to a culture of corruption within the DOJ. As a lawsuit challenging the rule gains momentum, one thing is clear: the proposed change could have far-reaching consequences for the integrity of the US justice system."
Proposed DOJ rule stripping state bar associations of power to investigate federal attorneys will spark ‘serious’ ethical concerns, lawsuit amNewYork
