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Justice Dept. Officials File Suit, Saying They Were Dismissed Unlawfully

The lawsuit argues that employees who were fired for political reasons have no recourse, after President Trump neutralized a board that handles federal labor disputes.

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The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington.
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Trump Administration Fires More DOJ Employees Who Worked for Special Counsel

The latest round of firings targets not just prosecutors but also support staff members who played a smaller role.

© Jason Andrew for The New York Times

The Department of Justice building in Washington. The purging from government ranks of anyone associated with the federal cases against President Trump has been sporadic.
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