Toxic Work Environments in the Federal Judiciary

Federal judges have power over young law clerks, creating toxic work environments where speaking out could end a career. Despite serving as a check on President Trump's power, some judges exhibit misconduct and abuse their authority. The judiciary's internal human resources process is the final word, leaving employees with little recourse for mistreatment. Law clerks fear retaliation for reporting wrongdoing, perpetuating a culture of silence and fear.