Ever since Emil Bove came back into government following Donald Trump's return to office, he's found himself mired in controversy. As the deputy attorney general at the start of Trump's term, Bove was accused of corruptly dismissing a high-profile criminal indictment over the objections of line prosecutors and a U.S. attorney. Around that time, he also allegedly told members of the Justice Department that they should tell the courts " fuck you"
Emil Bove's nomination to the Third Circuit reflects beliefs within the Republican Party about qualifications for judicial roles, emphasizing accountability avoidance and disregard for the rule of law.
Sen. Cory Booker accused Republicans of rushing the vote on Emil Bove's nomination and ignoring established rules of the committee. He expressed his concerns about the nomination process and the integrity of the committee, highlighting Bove's alleged misconduct.
Reuveni produced texts between him and an unnamed colleague discussing Drew Ensign's claimed ignorance of deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act at an emergency hearing before James Boasberg. Reuveni describes that they were 'About to enter the find out phase following fuck around.'