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KPN

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22. The question I have is does the DOJ have unassailable authority

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Sat May 23, 2026, 10:07 PM

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to create and commit to a settlement like this? I would think a future AG or Special Prosecutor could negate this action by challenging its constitutionality, and investigating and subsequently prosecuting key players involved in the “negotiation”, development and approval of the settlement.

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I expect the same as usual The Wizard Yesterday #1

Send him to hell. Just Jerome Yesterday #10

He can go to Cuba FakeNoose Yesterday #16

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My Guess Has Always Been Homicide. Of A Minor. ColoringFool Yesterday #19

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It's temporary... lame54 Yesterday #21

The question I have is does the DOJ have unassailable authority KPN Yesterday #22

Wondering this myself Ruby the Liberal 10 hrs ago #25

LOOONG will be the lines... GiqueCee 12 hrs ago #23

He can't shield his criming from the State AGs Ruby the Liberal 10 hrs ago #24