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DOJ turns to military lawyers for prosecutors in California and New York
Original: DOJ enlisting military attorneys as prosecutors in California and NY
The Justice Department is bringing in military attorneys to serve as prosecutors in California and New York, according to an ABA Journal report. The move raises questions about the use of armed forces legal personnel in civilian federal prosecutions, and is drawing attention from legal observers concerned about the blending of military and civilian justice roles.
Why now: The unusual deployment of military lawyers in civilian prosecutions touches on ongoing debates over the militarization of federal law enforcement.
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