Friend,
This is breaking – and it should end Emil Bove’s nomination on the spot.
According to a whistleblower complaint reported by The New York Times, Emil Bove – Trump’s former personal lawyer and nominee to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals – told DOJ colleagues he was willing to ignore court orders to carry out Trump’s deportation agenda. He even suggested they tell the courts, quote, “f--- you.”
“Bove stated that D.O.J. would need to consider telling the courts ‘f--k you’ and ignore any such order,” according to the account. “Mr. Reuveni perceived that others in the room looked stunned, and he observed awkward, nervous glances among people in the room. Silence overtook the room.”[1]
That alone should disqualify Bove for a position as a federal judge: A nominee who openly discussed defying the rule of law to serve Trump’s political agenda.
This isn’t coming from just one source. The Wall Street Journal editorial board – no liberal watchdog – has also raised serious concerns about Bove’s record – especially his corrupt mishandling of the Eric Adams prosecution and the mass resignations his corruption triggered at DOJ.[2]
Add your name to tell the Senate: reject Emil Bove’s nomination! >>
Bove fired January 6 prosecutors. Pressured DOJ to drop charges for political gain. Mistreated colleagues so badly leadership tried to demote him from his management role. And now? He’s been exposed for plotting to ignore the courts altogether.
The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing is tomorrow. Let’s make sure they know exactly who Emil Bove is – and why he must be stopped.
Thank you for your advocacy.
Zach VanHouten
People For the American Way
Sources:
[1] "Justice Dept. Leader Suggested Violating Court Orders, Whistle-Blower Says" The New York Times, 6/24/25
[2] "Senate Questions for Emil Bove" The Wall Street Journal, 6/23/25
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Friend,
Next week, Emil Bove – President Trump’s former personal criminal defense lawyer – will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee as the latest nominee for a lifetime seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t a routine confirmation. It’s part of Trump’s plan to pack the courts with loyalists who will help him stay in power, break the law, and strip away our rights. Bove isn’t being nominated to uphold the Constitution – he’s being sent to the bench to serve Trump.
Bove’s record is jaw-dropping:
- He fired dozens of January 6 prosecutors and FBI agents for doing their jobs.
- He ordered the corrupt dismissal of a federal bribery case against New York Mayor Eric Adams – leading to the largest mass resignation of federal prosecutors in decades.
- He was the subject of an internal investigation at U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York for belittling colleagues, holding grudges, and exhibiting a short temper – behavior so serious it led to a recommendation that he be removed from leadership.
Tell the Senate: Emil Bove has no place on the federal bench! >>
Even Senator Thom Tillis – a conservative Republican – said January 6 is a red line when it comes to Trump’s nominations. That was his reason for opposing Ed Martin. So what about Bove, who purged January 6 investigators? If Tillis meant what he said, he should vote no on Bove – and so should every senator.
This nomination is so corrupt that even top conservatives like Ed Whelan and longtime Federalist Society members are speaking out. Why? Because they see what this really is: a loyalty test. Bove wasn’t picked for his qualifications. He was picked to protect Trump.
If this nomination goes through, it sends a chilling message: the courts belong to Donald Trump and the law is whatever he says it is. We can’t let that become the new normal.
Thanks for taking action,
People For the American Way
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