What prompted the resignations of federal prosecutors during the Trump administration?

Federal prosecutors resigned due to unusual political pressures that appeared to compromise legal ethics. In New York, prosecutors quit over what was described as a quid pro quo arrangement between the Democratic mayor and Trump officials regarding immigration policies. This pattern reflects a broader concern where political considerations were seemingly prioritized over legal standards. Career prosecutors found themselves facing directives that conflicted with constitutional principles, leading them to resign rather than participate in what they viewed as inappropriate political bargaining that undermined the independence of the Department of Justice.