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Statement from Justice Department Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle

For Immediate Release
Office of Public Affairs

“Today the Department of Justice determined that multiple layers of removal restrictions shielding administrative law judges (ALJs) are unconstitutional.

Unelected and constitutionally unaccountable ALJs have exercised immense power for far too long. In accordance with Supreme Court precedent, the Department is restoring constitutional accountability so that Executive Branch officials answer to the President and to the people.”

Updated February 20, 2025
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Office of the Attorney General
Press Release Number: 25-181

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