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In reply to the discussion: Just a Garland reminder [View all]Beastly Boy
(9,338 posts)I am not aware of a single policy that exists exclusively for the protection of DOJ's reputation or for shielding prosecutors from embarrassment. I doubt such policies exist, but even if they do, they would do nothing to protect DOJ's reputation or save them from embarrassment. Only adhering to all the policies without distinction can protect the reputation of DOJ and save prosecutors from embarrassment. They are all part of what makes up the rule of law. Policies don't protect DOJ from political blowback or embarrassment. Just consider the perpetual shitstorm of political bowbacks Garland and DOJ find themselves in on a daily basis, especially recently.
Their only defense is to follow their policies without favor or distinction.To claim some policies make up the rule of law and others don't puts all of DOJ policies in danger of being applied arbitrarily and capriciously. This is an invitation to chaos and lawlessness.