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In reply to the discussion: Justice Dept. asks judge to toss lawsuit against Trump, Barr for violent clearing of Lafayette Sq [View all]questionseverything
(9,646 posts)11. Exactly my thoughts
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Justice Dept. asks judge to toss lawsuit against Trump, Barr for violent clearing of Lafayette Sq [View all]
brooklynite
May 2021
OP
Don't you just wish every criminal could just say "sorry, my bad" and get away with whatever?
Marrah_Goodman
May 2021
#80
one of the jobs of the DOJ is to defend the government in civil and criminal cases
Layzeebeaver
May 2021
#57
Biden already stated that he'd like to "put this behind us" (the last administration),
Firestorm49
May 2021
#59
He said he will respect the independence of the DOJ and not interfere.
Justice matters.
May 2021
#32
I think you are right, and if the party of qanon takes over again, the country is over
JohnSJ
May 2021
#15
Who are you going to call? Biden pledged he would not interfere with the DOJ decisions like trump
JohnSJ
May 2021
#20
People should not lose sight of the fact that Biden has an independent Justice Department
JohnSJ
May 2021
#19
How was the gassing of peaceful protesters a "police action to protect a president"?
SunSeeker
May 2021
#35
this is the independent DOJ. I'm assuming they think the case is unwinnable.
LymphocyteLover
May 2021
#50
Maybe the case should be brought before a Grand Jury for Criminal Charges?
msfiddlestix
May 2021
#49
I share the anger and hopeless feeling of other posters. Hopefully we'll know soon if justice is
Evolve Dammit
May 2021
#55
Institutionalism. To preserve precedent DOJ wants to go down with all flags flying.
Marcuse
May 2021
#69