Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the ...

Unknown Cluster #28 Status: Active First seen: 2026-01-29 Last activity: 2026-01-29

How to tell if the Trump DOJ is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies Our Framework Since Donald Trump has returned to the presidency, we have seen numerous Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations and prosecutions against his political opponents, often presaged by direct threats from President Trump himself. In a healthy democracy, the… The post Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the <span class="dewidow">Trump administration</span> a

Topic (threat category): Surveillance Expansion
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Distinct source domains: 1
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Title	Source	Tier	Published
Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the Trump administration Representative	protectdemocracy.org	S3	2026-01-23 18:47:49