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Dick Durbin: Mr. Bove’s conduct not only speaks to his fitness as a lawyer; his activities are part of a broader course of conduct by…

On the recordMarch 3, 2025
Mr. Bove’s conduct not only speaks to his fitness as a lawyer; his activities are part of a broader course of conduct by President Trump and his allies to undermine the traditional independence of Department of Justice’s investigations and prosecutions and the rule of law.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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cnn.com

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Durbin criticizes Bove's actions as undermining the DOJ's independence and the rule of law.

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