Top justice chief gives surprising message to thousands of department workers
Inside look at how Justice Department prepares for big changes next year. Top officials make unexpected move to keep experienced staff on-board during upcoming transition
Merrick Garland makes efforts to keep Justice Department running smooth as next years political switch gets closer. The Attorney-General speaks with long-time workers about staying at their posts which helps keep things stable when new bosses come in
The nations biggest law-agency (with more then 100‚000 staff members) faces some questions about its near-future. Many co-workers dont know what to expect — this creates a work-place atmosphere thats different from usual. Department leaders try to keep everyone focused on their day-to-day tasks; however some people feel unsure about whats coming next
Top officials have started quiet talks with key team members: discussing how important it is to keep experienced staff around. These back-and-forth chats happen behind closed doors but show how the department thinks ahead. Career workers bring know-how that new leaders need; its something Garland and other higher-ups want to protect during the switch-over period
