Is the Biden-Harris Administration plotting to fortify the Department of Justice (DOJ) against potential political tides? It certainly appears so! Documents unearthed by Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT), thanks to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, suggest they’re actively making strategic hires in federal positions, possibly to counteract a future Trump comeback!
This administration is reportedly wielding Schedule A hiring authority, a method that sidesteps the usual competitive hiring processes, to pack the DOJ with carefully selected attorneys and judges. While Schedule A was originally intended for hiring individuals with disabilities or for specialized roles like chaplains and scientists, it’s now being used to secure positions that extend beyond the current presidential term. Here’s the kicker: federal law stipulates these appointments shouldn’t be for policymaking or confidential roles. Oops!
The Hiring Spree
What do these documents reveal? Brace yourselves:
- Over 150 attorneys appointed to the DOJ’s Anti-Trust Division
- More than 100 judges added to immigration courts
- Staffing of politically significant offices like the Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD)
It seems they’re locking these spots up to ensure their environmental and immigration agendas remain intact, even if the White House changes hands in the future.
Boosting Job Security
But wait, there’s more! The Biden-Harris administration is also throwing up roadblocks to firing federal workers. New rules prevent reclassifying career civil servants as political appointees or at-will workers, making them harder to dismiss. This move was, predictably, a response to Trump’s 2020 executive order known as Schedule F, which aimed to trim job security protections for federal employees.
Controversy and Criticism
The DOJ’s use of Schedule A has raised eyebrows for politicizing roles once considered non-partisan, especially in the Anti-Trust Division and among immigration judges. Yet, when asked for comment, the White House kept mum. Silence speaks volumes, doesn’t it?
Trump vs. Biden: A Hiring Strategy Comparison
| Trump Administration | Biden Administration |
|---|---|
| Hiring Freeze (2017) | Schedule A Hiring |
| Right-to-Try Act | Boosting Federal Worker Job Security |
| Focus on Efficiency | Focus on Agenda Preservation |
Looking back at Trump’s tenure, who could forget the Hiring Freeze of 2017? It was a calculated move to rein in the rapid expansion of federal bureaucracy. And let’s not overlook the Right-to-Try Act, which gave terminally ill patients a fighting chance by allowing access to experimental treatments. Those strategic hires were all about results, not politics.
It’s evident that conservative values champion efficiency, transparency, and accountability. The current scenario, however, reeks of partisan maneuvers and bureaucratic overreach. The difference couldn’t be more stark. So, as the Biden-Harris administration tries to cement its position, keep your eyes peeled. The quest for fair governance marches on!
