Trump Administration's Plan to Gut Safeguards Against Politically Motivated Prosecutions

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Unnamed sources claim the Trump administration is considering removing safeguards against politically motivated prosecutions, potentially allowing federal prosecutors to indict members of Congress without approval from the DOJ's Public Integrity Section.

Key Points

  • Removal of requirement for DOJ's Public Integrity Section to approve prosecutions of public officials
  • Allegations of politically motivated prosecutions against Trump supporters
  • Criticism and support for the proposal within the DOJ

Pros

  • Potential to give appointed U.S. attorneys more power in bringing public corruption cases

Cons

  • Risk of politicization in prosecutions of public officials
  • Reduction in institutional knowledge and experience in handling similar situations