Job Protection Rules for Administrative Law Judges Are Unconstitutional, Says DOJ

‘Unelected and constitutionally unaccountable ALJs have exercised immense power for far too long’ DOJ Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle said in a statement.

The Department of Justice in Washington on Feb. 12, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Feb. 20 that it has determined that multiple layers of removal restrictions shielding administrative law judges are unconstitutional and that it will no longer defend them in court.

Administrative law judges (ALJs) preside over administrative disputes in the federal government and are appointed by the heads of executive agencies.