Internal DOJ charts show agency bleeding staff as caseloads surge
Summary
Internal charts from the Justice Department reveal a sharp drop in the number of lawyers handling civil cases. At the same time, the amount of work in the civil division has increased, making it hard for the department to manage all cases.Key Facts
- The Justice Department’s civil division has seen a significant decrease in staff.
- The reduction in attorneys happened during President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Caseloads in the civil division have grown, creating more pressure on fewer staff members.
- The charts showing this information were accidentally shared and then withdrawn.
- The department is struggling to keep up with its legal work in civil cases.
- The documents were obtained by The Hill and NewsNation, a related news network.
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