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Grand Juries Push Back Against Government Pressure

1/24/2026

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  • Grand juries are increasingly resisting government pressure, a trend highlighted by John E. Jones III, a former U.S. District Judge.
  • Jones attributes the shift to President Donald Trump's actions.
  • Jerome Powell, the chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, faced an attempted indictment over alleged perjury related to Federal Reserve renovations.
  • Jurors are showing skepticism toward indictments, reflecting a broader constitutional check on prosecutorial power.