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Rep. Jamie Raskin Urges Reinstatement of DOJ and FBI Officials Fired Over Jan. 6 Investigations

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Washington, D.C. — Representative Jamie Raskin, the leading Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has launched a vehement effort to reverse the dismissal of several Justice Department prosecutors involved in investigating the January 6 Capitol riot. Concerned about what he views as a politically motivated purge, Raskin has reached out to high-ranking officials within the Trump administration demanding both a cessation of these firings and the reinstatement of the ousted officials. In a series of urgent letters, Rep. Raskin addressed Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI director nominee Kash Patel, and acting U.S. Attorney for the … Read more

Justice Department Officials Fear Transformation into ‘Trump Law Firm,’ Says Raskin

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Washington, D.C. – Amidst a period marked by political turbulence, concerns are intensifying among Department of Justice staff that the agency’s integrity could be compromised, fearing it may transform into what some describe as a “Trump law firm” under former President Donald Trump’s influence, according to Congressman Jamie Raskin. Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland’s 8th Congressional District, shed light on these worries, portraying them as a window into broader anxieties about maintaining judicial independence. The fear, as expressed by DOJ employees, is rooted in the potential return of Trump to office in 2024. Raskin, speaking … Read more

Rep. Raskin Sheds Light on Trump’s Ineligibility for Office: A Clear Understanding of the Law

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke at a press conference yesterday to discuss the disqualification of former President Donald Trump from holding public office. The representative reiterated the belief that a thorough understanding of the law leads to the conclusion that Trump is ineligible for future positions of power. Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, argued that Trump’s actions before and during the January 6th Capitol insurrection demonstrate a clear violation of the Constitution, making him unfit to serve. The congressman highlighted the seriousness of the events that unfolded, referring to them as an attack on … Read more