On 14 September, I discussed the noteworthy story of Jack Goldsmith who was the head of the Office of Legal Counsel in the Department of Justice. His story was remarkable because he demonstrated what is the stereotypical lawyer, viz., one whose conscience is aligned with the law rather than the politics of any given administration.
Now the New York Times has a full-blown account of the hassles involved in bolstering White House power even when it demanded a shift in allegiance from the law in order to support the Administration's objectives.
Reading the account documents that struggles of a few who fought hard, even if in vain. These attorneys deserve our support and gratitude. For those who apparently capitulated to the power of the White House, we can only hope that we can live to regain our moral integrity within the law.
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