"The Civil Division now offers $25,000 signing bonuses for those willing to staff offices investigating youth transgender treatments and litigating the Trump administration's immigration agenda."
"Having lifted the requirement that applicants have any real experience, the Justice Department has apparently picked over the lowest-hanging fruit and decided that it can only solve its staffing issues with cold hard cash."
"The Solicitor General's office has hemorrhaged at least half of its career attorneys. The Civil Rights Division has shed more than 60 percent of its workforce since January 2025."
"Career lawyers have resigned in organized waves rather than pad their portfolio for what should be the inevitable disciplinary proceedings."
The Department of Justice is facing a staffing crisis, leading to the introduction of $25,000 signing bonuses to attract applicants. The Civil Division is particularly affected, with a significant loss of experienced attorneys. The DOJ has relaxed hiring standards, prioritizing financial incentives over qualifications. The Solicitor General's office has lost half its attorneys, and the Civil Rights Division has seen a 60% reduction in staff. This trend reflects a broader issue of declining standards within the department.
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