Actions of the DOJ, Threats to the Judiciary, & Judicial Independence

About this episode

The episode discusses the actions of the DOJ, threats to the judiciary, and the importance of judicial independence as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary.

On July 4th, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary. Americans will reflect not only on our history, but on the institutions that have carried us through. Among the most important of those institutions are our courts and the justice system. On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes Judge Jeremy D. Fogel, the first Executive Director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute. Craig & Judge Fogel discuss the Department of Justice’s recent overall actions, threats to the judiciary, judicial independence, and why this all matters as we approach our nation's 250th. Mentioned in this Episode: Keep Our Republic

People in this episode

Host: J. Craig Williams

Guest: Judge Jeremy D. Fogel

Topics covered

• Department of Justice
• judicial independence
• threats to judiciary
• U.S. courts
• 250th anniversary

Keywords

• Department of Justice
• judicial independence
• judiciary threats
• U.S. courts
• 250th anniversary
• Judge Jeremy D. Fogel
• legal system
• Keep Our Republic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Department of Justice, Berkeley Judicial Institute, Keep Our Republic

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