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riversedge

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1. 🚨 DOJ wants to ELIMINATE prosecutor recusals 🚨 Conflicted prosecutors. One person deciding ethics. Federal law says t

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Mon Jan 19, 2026, 06:26 PM

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🚨 DOJ wants to ELIMINATE prosecutor recusals 🚨

Conflicted prosecutors.
One person deciding ethics.
Federal law says this isn’t allowed.

I explain why this rule will get obliterated in court ⬇️

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🚨 DOJ wants to ELIMINATE prosecutor recusals 🚨 Conflicted prosecutors. One person deciding ethics. Federal law says t riversedge Monday #1

Not gonna fly............... Lovie777 Monday #2

Their license to practice law is independent of the A.G. Buddyzbuddy Monday #3

Exactly. The AG cannot supersede the Rules of Professional Conduct. TomSlick Monday #4

I agree with what you've said... absolutely. slightlv Monday #5

They'll have to resign... 2naSalit Monday #6