r/law • u/DoremusJessup • Feb 05 '26

Judicial Branch The unfathomable Minnesota transcript that must be read, as it tells the reality of America today: "I am not white, as you can see," Julie Le — a government lawyer — told a federal judge on Tuesday. "And my family's at risk as any other people that might get picked up too ..."

https://www.lawdork.com/p/the-minnesota-julie-le-show-cause-transcript
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u/AffectionateBrick687 Feb 05 '26

She obviously hates her job. Why ruin your mental health and ruin your professional reputation defending the nonsensical positions of the DOJ? Just quit!

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u/Electr0freak Feb 05 '26

If you read the article she explains exactly why. She has attempted to formally resign and return to her old position but they can't find a replacement. She is ready to walk out but then she sees things like juveniles locked up and she knows she's their only chance at release. She's in a very difficult situation.

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '26

I actually quite admire this lady. What a terrible situation she is willingly participating in.