This bill amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to restrict when the government can dismiss criminal charges against a defendant. Currently, the government has broad authority to drop cases, but this legislation requires that any motion to dismiss be reviewed by a judge who must consider "the interests of justice" before granting it. The bill adds a specific protection: the government cannot dismiss charges during an active trial unless the defendant agrees to it. The legislation affects prosecutors and defendants in federal criminal cases nationwide and aims to prevent what supporters characterize as improper dismissals of cases against politically connected individuals. The bill contains no funding provisions or specific implementation timeline.
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