[dragonwriter]

> Weird…so this is basically going to boil down to each side arguing their interpretation of a regulation.

Legal disputes often center on disputes on the meaning of law (including regulations.)

That's…not weird at all.

> Can’t say this doesn’t smell just a little political.

Yes, government actions often smell just a little “of or relating to government, a government, or the conduct of government”.

[Transpire7487]

Well at least you admit that the pretence of the Department of Justice being non-partisan/independent is just a facade.