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Question for those familiar with political law: why do these powers even exist? Why is it possible for one person to unilaterally dismiss or pardon criminal cha

• orionsbelt 2y ago
  It’s not one person despite the headline — it’s the Trump administration. The DOJ was prosecuting the case and that’s a federal executive agency, and there is a hierarchy where higher ups can direct where limited prosecutorial resources should be directed. Note that I am not arguing whether or not this instance is justified or corrupt/BS, just explaining that each administration can direct what cases they want to enforce. You can’t prosecute everything, and there is political judgment involved as to what is a priority.
• duxup 2y ago
  Generally speaking, it's not often a problem. The DOJ usually operates with some level of autonomy. Trump has no interest in that.