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New Tool Tracks DOJ Prosecutions Under Trump Administration

2/23/2026

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NACDL Launches Tracking Tool

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) launched an interactive tool to track the Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutions during U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term.
The tool maps cases where grand juries rejected indictments of political critics, including the "sandwich thrower" case.
The database notes 11 failed indictments.
A Justice Department spokesperson emphasized respect for the judicial process.

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DOJ Faces Setbacks

The Department of Justice faces setbacks prosecuting cases against individuals who assaulted federal officers after investigations showed Department of Homeland Security officials provided false statements, leading to dismissals or not guilty verdicts.
In Minneapolis, felony charges against two Venezuelan men were dropped after video evidence contradicted DHS claims.
Defense attorneys criticize the DoJ's tactics as aggressive, saying they overwhelm the courts and infringe defendants' rights.

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NACDL Launches Tracking Tool

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) launched an interactive tool to track the Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutions during U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term.
The tool maps cases where grand juries rejected indictments of political critics, including the "sandwich thrower" case.
The database notes 11 failed indictments.
A Justice Department spokesperson emphasized respect for the judicial process.

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