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March 18, 2025

Justice Department drops cases against Fortenberry, Ogles, and Eric Adams

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Justice Department drops investigations affecting Trump associates and allies

DOJ under Pam BondiPam Bondi dropped investigations and reduced sentences for several Trump associates and allies

Justice Department traditionally maintains independence from political influence to ensure equal treatment

Executive branch influence over judicial proceedings violates separation of powers principles

Different legal standards for political allies versus ordinary citizens undermines rule of law

DOJ intervention in cases benefiting Trump associates creates appearance of corruption

Public trust in legal system depends on perception that justice applies equally to all

Political interference in prosecutions threatens fundamental democratic principle of equal justice

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What you can do

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Contact Senate Judiciary Committee at 202-224-7703 to investigate DOJ political interference

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Support H.R. 1278 - Special Counsel Independence Protection Act preventing partisan prosecutorial decisions

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File complaints with DOJ Inspector General at oig.justice.gov about politically motivated case interventions

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Contact your Representatives to support independent oversight of Justice Department decisions

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Join organizations like American Civil Liberties Union at aclu.org defending equal justice principles

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Monitor court filings through PACER.gov to track DOJ intervention patterns in politically sensitive cases