This bill would prohibit federal prosecutors and investigators from considering a person's political beliefs, associations, or activities when deciding whether to prosecute them or conduct investigations. It requires prosecutors and FBI officials to attest in writing that they are unaware that charges are being pursued based on political motivations. The legislation also establishes new rules requiring grand juries to be informed of exculpatory evidence and witness credibility issues, allows defendants to request dismissal if they can show charges were politically motivated, and gives individuals a right to sue government officials for damages if this law is violated. Additionally, the bill restricts White House employees from directing the Justice Department on individual criminal cases and requires the Inspector General and Office of Professional Responsibility to investigate and report allegations of politically motivated prosecutions to Congress within specified timelines. The bill would apply to all federal criminal prosecutions and does not establish specific funding or implementation deadlines beyond requiring investigations to begin within five business days.
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