Source: Washington Post
by Bruce E Yannett
“As President Donald Trump embarks on his promised campaign of ‘retribution’ against his political enemies, there’s little reason to hope that the leadership of the Justice Department will curb his worst impulses — just consider the specious dismissal of the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. But those willing to do the president’s bidding might have forgotten one important protection built into the justice system: Lawyers are governed by ethical rules regulated by state bar associations and state courts. And those authorities can and do discipline — and even disbar — lawyers who order, assist or engage in unlawful conduct.” (02/26/25)