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Concerns Over Legal Advisers at State Department Amid Political Pressures

Former State Department officials express alarm over a culture of fear and self-censorship within the Office of the Legal Adviser, as political appointees influence legal counsel and foreign policy decisions... read more.

State Department's Legal Office Faces Significant Staff Losses Under Trump Administration

The Trump administration has seen a substantial reduction in personnel at the State Department's Office of the Legal Adviser, raising concerns about the implications for adherence to international law in U.S. foreign policy... read more.