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Legal analyst Marc Elias criticizes Acting AG Todd Blanche as a 'dangerous' and 'unusually good liar' for defending the Justice Department's actions. Elias argues that the DOJ is increasingly willing to pursue President Trump's enemies, marking a departure from historical norms and potentially weaponizing government power.
Grand juries are increasingly rejecting indictment requests from the Trump-aligned Department of Justice, signaling a significant legal challenge for the administration's attempts to prosecute political critics. This trend has seen high-profile figures, including members of Congress, avoid charges, raising questions about prosecutorial overreach and the erosion of DOJ credibility.
A controversial attempt by a US Attorney's office to prosecute six Democratic lawmakers for a video reminding service members of their duty to disobey illegal orders has been dropped. The grand jury reportedly declined to indict, and prosecutors could not specify the alleged crimes.
