Many Department of Justice career attorneys serve for years or decades and remain through multiple presidential administrations to defend and litigate government policies on behalf of the United States.
October 19, 2025
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Typical employment patterns for career attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice
James Comey served as United States Deputy Attorney General from 2003 to 2005.
January 01, 2003
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Biographical detail about James Comey's prior role in the Department of Justice.
The United States Department of Justice has authority to investigate and prosecute state or local officials who violate federal statutes that bar interference with federal law enforcement operations.
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DOJ's prosecutorial authority in enforcing federal statutes against obstruction of federal operations.
Federal law limits the appointment of an interim U.S. attorney to a 120-day term.
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Rule governing temporary appointments of U.S. attorneys
The United States Department of Justice can bring legal action alleging that electoral district boundaries violate federal voting-rights protections based on racial composition.
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DOJ enforcement authority related to voting-rights laws and racially configured districts.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act directs the United States Department of Justice to release all unclassified records and investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, including files related to individuals referenced in Epstein's prior legal cases, details surrounding trafficking allegations, internal DOJ communications relating to Epstein, and details surrounding the investigation into Epstein's death.
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Describes the scope of records the statute requires the DOJ to release.
Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the Department of Justice may withhold or redact records that include victims' names, child sex abuse materials, classified materials, or other materials that could threaten an active investigation.
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Specifies categories of exempt or redactable materials under the statute.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act directs the Department of Justice to publish the released records online in a searchable format.
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Requires the DOJ to make released materials publicly accessible and searchable.