DOJ Public Corruption Head Quits After Trump Sanctuary Cities Order: Report

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Source: Newsweek

Published Jan 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM EST Updated Jan 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM EST


The head of the Department of Justice (DOJ) public corruption unit has reportedly resigned after he was ordered to move to a sanctuary cities enforcement group within the department, according to a resignation letter obtained by Bloomberg Law.

Corey Amundson, appointed by former Attorney General William Barr, said in his letter that his resignation is effective immediately, Bloomberg Law reported.

Newsweek reached out to the Justice Department for comment via email.

The Context

Immigration was a central pillar of Trump's 2024 campaign and he pledged to start carrying out mass deportations on day one of his presidency. Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested since Trump took office last week, according to data released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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1. I think we all have to have our red lines

I'm sure in the next months or years he will do something that will make large numbers of us uncomfortable. Each person has to have his or her own red line not to be crossed. I've been thinking about mine and it would have to be pretty severe. I can't really imagine yet what it would be and I hope we don't get there before I retire.

Wishful thinking, I'm sure.