Thousands of civil servants have departed the Justice Department this year, even as judges and juries cast a more skeptical eye at prosecutors' arguments and briefs.
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Carrie Johnson
Carrie Johnson is a Supreme Court and Justice Correspondent for NPR. She covers a variety of stories about justice issues, law enforcement, and legal affairs for NPR’s flagship programs and podcasts.
Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.