How is Trump Changing the Justice Department?

In this episode of The Sunday Story, Ayesha Rascoe interviews NPR Justice Correspondent Ryan Lucas about the changes occurring within the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Trump administration. Lucas details how the current leadership, comprised of Trump's former personal attorneys, is perceived to be weaponizing the department for political purposes, contrasting this with Trump's first administration where Attorney Generals were more establishment figures. The discussion covers specific instances, such as the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and broader trends, including the shift in priorities within the Civil Rights Division under Harmeet Dhillon. The episode explores the concerns raised by current and former DOJ officials regarding the politicization of justice and the potential long-term impact on the rule of law.