The legal and operational independence of the Justice Department has been a subject of ongoing scrutiny under the administration of former President Donald Trump. The Department’s structure, historically maintained through a system of oversight and judicial review, has experienced significant shifts following his presidency. The agency’s decision-making processes have been altered, with a focus on executive authority and potential limitations on investigations and legal challenges. Legal experts have noted adjustments to procedures and protocols designed to accommodate Trump’s political influence, while maintaining constitutional principles of judicial independence. The precise nature and extent of these changes remain subjects of ongoing legal analysis.
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