The DOJ Just Admitted to Weaponizing a Prosecution Against Trump’s Foes
A federal court dismissed all charges against the Broadview Six, a group of protesters, after the Justice Department admitted to misconduct in their prosecution. U.S. District Judge April Perry criticized the prosecutors for their unethical tactics, including manipulating grand jury proceedings. The case highlights concerns about the integrity of the Justice Department under the Trump administration.
- ▪The Broadview Six were accused of obstructing a Chicago ICE facility, but all charges were thrown out by a federal court.
- ▪Judge April Perry condemned the prosecutors for using illegal tactics to secure indictments.
- ▪The Justice Department's actions included manipulating grand jury members and improper communications with them.
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Jurisprudence The DOJ Just Admitted to Weaponizing a Prosecution Against Trump’s Foes By Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern May 22, 20261:44 PM Joselyn Walsh, third from left, leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on Feb. 26, with congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, fourth from right, and Andre Martin, right, following behind after a hearing in the “Broadview Six” conspiracy case. Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Sign up for Executive Dysfunction, a newsletter that highlights one under-the-radar story each week about how Trump is changing the law—or how the law is pushing back. You’ll also receive updates on the latest from Slate’s Jurisprudence team.
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