"Trump's revenge campaign of criminal prosecutions against his political enemies is showing no signs of stopping, with new indictments against figures like James Comey and the Southern Poverty Law Center."
"Even if nobody ultimately goes to jail, these investigations and indictments have been far from harmless. They have corroded our justice system by showing it can be wielded as a tool of harassment, intimidation, and vengeance."
"Federal prosecutors wield extraordinary power under a 'presumption of regularity'; courts generally assume that the government's lawyers act in good faith, which allows for intrusive investigations."
President Trump's campaign of criminal prosecutions against political adversaries continues, with recent indictments against James Comey and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Previous attempts to target political figures have been thwarted by judges and grand juries. Despite the possibility of no convictions, these actions have damaged the justice system, demonstrating its potential for harassment and intimidation. The extraordinary power of federal prosecutors, based on a presumption of regularity, allows for intrusive investigations and repeated charges against opponents, necessitating reforms to restore integrity and prevent abuse.
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