Actions of the DOJ, Threats to the Judiciary, & Judicial Independence | Lawyer 2 Lawyer

Actions of the DOJ, Threats to the Judiciary, & Judicial Independence | Lawyer 2 Lawyer

June 5, 2026 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 688

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Craig and Judge Fogel discuss the Department of Justice's actions, 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 Subscribe to Lawyer 2 Lawyer: https://play.megaphone.fm/6kyeqlhety25kgmgqdr7cw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Craig

Guest: Judge Jeremy D. Fogel

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Organizations: Department of Justice, Berkeley Judicial Institute

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