General Discussion

drray23

(8,667 posts) Sun Feb 8, 2026, 08:55 AM Sunday

Where is the line between prosecutorial discretion and obstruction of justice?

I know that the Justice Department has leeway to decide whether to take a case or not. However, is there a point at which it can be argued that it is an obstruction of justice?
For example, Patel and Bondi explicitely stopping the investigation into Renee Good's murder because it could go against Trump's narrative?

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Where is the line between prosecutorial discretion and obstruction of justice? (Original Post) drray23 Sunday OP

The rule of law no longer applies ! SamKnause Sunday #1

Rhetorically... it can be argued that's what is happening FBaggins Sunday #2

SamKnause

(14,835 posts)

1. The rule of law no longer applies !

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:02 AM

Sunday

I can't be the only one who recognizes this.

The Trump administration does what it wants when it wants.

Then they sit back and wait to be stopped.

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

FBaggins

(28,678 posts)

2. Rhetorically... it can be argued that's what is happening

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:08 AM

Sunday

It’s tougher legally. There isn’t anyone with the power to hold them accountable… and even if there was, prosecutors have significant immunity for their prosecutorial decisions.

The next administration could have some options if we take it back in ‘28… but they’ll almost certainly receive pardons

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

Reply to this discussion