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In response, Lindsay Halagan emphasized her department's commitment to a “zero tolerance” policy on unauthorized disclosures. The department scrutinizes leaks vigorously, promising investigations into anyone sharing sensitive information. However, critics see this as a veil behind which political motivations operate—suppressing dissent and consolidating institutional power.
In sum, the Justice Department’s mass dismissals underline a turbulent period of internal conflict. Whether these actions will restore perceived integrity or deepen partisan divides remains an open question. As the purge continues, the impact on the department’s independence and the rule of law hangs in the balance.