Programs used to select young lawyers for 2006 interns and honors program . Investigation stems from firing of WASHINGTON attorneys in 2007 . Members of selection committee screened out liberals and Democrats , report says . A bias against liberals existed in a Justice program meant to hire young lawyers , an investigation found . Hiring process changed in 2006 to stop political bias from occurring .
Programs used to select young lawyers for 2006 interns and honors program . Investigation stems from firing of WASHINGTON attorneys in 2007 . Members of selection committee screened out liberals and Democrats , report says . Hiring process changed in 2006 to stop political bias from occurring .