President-elect Donald Trump is prioritizing the selection of an attorney general who will support his plans to overhaul the Justice Department. His agenda includes strict enforcement of immigration laws, a shift in the Civil Rights Division toward religious freedom and away from diversity initiatives, and potential actions against those who prosecuted or criticized him. Legal experts warn that Trump’s plans could weaken prosecutorial independence, risking the department's impartiality. Trump's transition team is vetting candidates and signaling that career DOJ staff should align with his policies or risk losing their jobs.
