Erez Reuveni, a former senior attorney at the Department of Justice (DOJ), has come forward as a whistleblower, claiming to have witnessed government officials undermine the rule of law. In a revealing interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes, Reuveni described how senior DOJ leaders disregarded court orders and encouraged misleading the judiciary during the Trump administration’s second term.
Reuveni, who had a fifteen-year career at the DOJ, detailed a pivotal meeting where a top official stated that planes carrying deportees should take off “no matter what” and even suggested ignoring federal court rulings if necessary. Reuveni recounted how government attorneys misled a federal judge about deportation proceedings, violating legal ethics. He also refused to sign a document falsely labeling a detainee as a terrorist—an act he says led to his dismissal.
The whistleblower’s claims have raised alarms among legal experts and former DOJ officials. They warn that the integrity of the Justice Department—and public trust—are at risk when government lawyers mislead courts or disobey orders. Reuveni’s testimony has prompted calls for accountability and highlighted the importance of upholding due process for all individuals, regardless of their status.
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-whistleblower-says-he-witnessed-officials-undermining-rule-of-law-60-minutes-transcript/