• Over 900 former DOJ attorneys express opposition to Emil Bove's nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Concerns include alleged unethical tactics during his tenure and pressure on departmental integrity.
• Democratic senators walk out in protest over the nomination process amid accusations of misconduct.

More than 900 former employees of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging lawmakers to reject Emil Bove's nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The letter criticized Bove for his "assault" on DOJ employees and warned about his potential impact on the judiciary, stating that he had been a "leader in this assault" according to Reuters, HuffPost, and The Hill.

Bove's involvement in controversial decisions, such as the dropping of charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams and the firing of prosecutors working on the January 6th cases, has led to widespread criticism, particularly from past DOJ staff. Among the allegations is a whistleblower complaint claiming that Bove suggested attorneys could defy court orders, a statement he has denied recalling, according to ABC News and CBS News.

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Chuck Grassley, moved to advance Bove's nomination despite intense opposition from Democratic senators, who staged a walkout in protest. They expressed that proper debate was not allowed, highlighting concerns over ethical parameters and Bove's qualifications, illustrated by Sen. Cory Booker's challenges during the hearing, as reported by HuffPost and Reuters.

Some Republicans have expressed support for Bove, arguing for his qualifications based on his record, stating he is an "incredibly talented legal mind" and a veteran prosecutor, even as former judges and attorneys continue to express concerns that his actions while in power may threaten the integrity of the judicial system down the line, as highlighted by NPR and ABC News.