Department of Justice Integrity Act of 2026
The Department of Justice Integrity Act of 2026 expands rules on when former government lawyers can work for private clients. It specifically targets attorneys who previously led federal prosecutions against businesses or negotiated settlements with them. Under this new provision, such lawyers are prohibited from representing those same businesses in related federal cases within one year of leaving their government job. If they violate this restriction, they face criminal penalties outlined in existing federal law.
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Introduced May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 15, 2026
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