Feb. 11, 2026
JAGs in the dock: Civilian prosecutions, ethical exodus and the perils of militarizing justice
Turning to military JAGs to prosecute civilians isn't a staffing fix, it's a stress test. If DOJ can't retain career prosecutors over ethics, the cure is restoring prosecutorial independence.
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The Trump administration's turn to military Judge Advocates General (JAGs) to handle civilian prosecutions in Minnesota and elsewhere is more than a staffing workaround; it is a stress test of core rule-of-law commitments. If the Department of Justice (DOJ) cannot retain enough career prosecutors--US Attorneys (USAs) or Assistant US At...
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