August 26, 2026 | Mark E. Recktenwald | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Keep Our Republic Alliance of Former Chief Justices member and former Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald argued in a new column that Attorney General Todd Blanche must preserve the Justice Department’s traditional independence from political influence, particularly in individual prosecutions. Recktenwald connected that principle to the 2026 elections, warning that DOJ independence and adherence to the rule of law will be especially important as November approaches. . . .