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fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Don't Blame the Democrats for Trump's Revenge Tour

Donald Trump is using politicized prosecutions to punish opponents after eroding Justice Department independence, replicating earlier efforts he pressured while president.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Madness': The Wall Street Journal Rips Donald Trump and Letitia James Over Mutual Assured Legal Destruction'

None of this, on either side, is healthy for the republic, continuing: Ms. James accused Mr. Trump of civil fraud, while giving no evidence that his sophisticated lenders suffered any losses. Nevertheless, the trial judge imposed a financial penalty of roughly half a billion dollars. When that was invalidated in August, Ms. James promised to appeal to the state's highest court to protect the rights and interests of New Yorkers.
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fromemptywheel
1 week ago

How Kash Patel and Pam Bondi became Slaves to Stephen Miller - emptywheel

Charging Jim Comey on flimsy false-statements charges creates a precedent enabling politically motivated prosecutions of former law enforcement and undermines the rule of law.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Justice Department Won't Break Easily

Trump's politicized prosecutions face judicial resistance; Comey's indictment appears weak while broader efforts risk expansive definitions and aggressive investigations.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Ed Martin Case Against Tish James So Bad, He's Begging Her To Pretty Please Resign So It Looks Like He's Done Something - Above the Law

Ed Martin uses a DOJ role to pursue and publicly shame political enemies despite ethical concerns and lack of Senate confirmation or clear legal basis.
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