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2 days ago

NYC Bar Association: Comey indictment weaponized' Justice Department, violates rule of law | amNewYork

FBI Director James B. Comey, left, and NYPD Commissioner William Bratton talk about terrorism during a news conference at police headquarters in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. Photo Credit: John Roca The New York City Bar Association issued a stark repudiation of the U.S. Justice Department indictment of former FBI Director James Comey last week in a statement warning the prosecution is flouting the rule of law. The indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is the latestand most troublingaction by a Justice Department increasingly wielded as the personal instrument of the President of the United States, the bar association wrote in a public statement issued September 29.
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fromThe Nation
2 days ago

James Comey's Indictment, While Without Merit, Is Part of Comey's Own Legacy

Jim Comey's DOJ leadership bolstered public trust, but recent politically driven prosecutions threaten the department's nonpartisan integrity and broader institutional trust.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

'We're not afraid': George Soros' foundation on being Trump's next target

Government threats to investigate a prominent donor and his foundation reflect politicized legal actions and signal an erosion of democratic norms and civil society protections.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Dangerous abuse of power': lawmakers sound alarm over Comey indictment

Donald Trump prompted an indictment of James Comey amid alleged prosecutorial replacement and critics say the move weaponizes the justice system for political retribution.
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

DOJ Asks U.S. Attorneys To Invent Sham Reasons To Prosecute George Soros - Above the Law

Federal prosecutors received directives to pursue criminal charges against George Soros, reflecting presidential pressure to produce prosecutable offenses.
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

A weekly roundup links to pieces on self-defense insurance, Supreme Court litigation, tariffs scrutiny, Amy Coney Barrett criticism, presidential free-speech limits, and a high-profile prosecution.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The U.S. Government's Extraordinary Pursuit of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Trump administration escalated immigration enforcement into political prosecution, misusing the Alien Enemies Act and ICE deportations to target immigrants and exact retribution.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Thai court acquits ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of royal defamation charge

Thaksin Shinawatra was acquitted of a lese-majeste charge after the court found weak evidence and possible political bias among witnesses.
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba's term as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor ends

Alina Habba's 120-day interim term as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor ended, with Desiree Leigh Grace named as her successor. The decision lacked explanation.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Alina Habba To Let The Screen Door Hit Her On Her Way Out Of U.S. Attorney Job (OR MAYBE NOT!) - Above the Law

Alina Habba's tenure as quasi-U.S. Attorney for New Jersey is ending due to the expiration of her appointment and lack of Senate support.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Russia's election watchdog and voter rights group disbands DW 07/11/2025

Golos has announced that it is ceasing operations amid pressure from Russian authorities and increasing danger for its members. The group describes itself as a social movement for voters' rights.
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fromemptywheel
3 months ago

Pam Bondi's Four Political Prosecutions - emptywheel

The timing of LaMonica McIver's indictment raises concerns about political motives and fairness in election-related prosecutions.
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fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Trump's New Favorite Law for Criminalizing His Opponents

Federal prosecutors are using Section 111 to silence political dissent rather than just to protect federal officials.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Jake Tapper Slams Problematic' Lawfare Against Trump and the Media for Indulging It

Jake Tapper criticizes political prosecutions by Letitia James and Alvin Bragg, highlighting complexities in media coverage of Trump.
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fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Newark mayor says arrest at ICE detention center meant to 'humiliate' him

Mayor Ras Baraka claims selective prosecution by the Trump administration over his trespassing arrest during an immigration detention protest.
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