DC Circuit Court panel turns a blind eye—allowing DOJ to protect Flynn, a Trump crony, without needing to provide any explanation. Anti-democratic tendencies fester in a system that protects political power & favoritism over proper checks & balances. law.com/nationallawjou…
Wilkins’ scathing dissent is right. The political decision to drop the case against convicted felon Flynn “is no mere about-face; it is more akin to turning around an aircraft carrier.”
The fact remains: Flynn lied to the FBI about his contacts with the Russians. No amount of political interference, however brazen, will change that.
So much for "LAW & ORDER!" Trump & his DOJ have established a dangerous normal where protecting cronies comes before upholding the law. The judiciary's integrity depends on independent courts. This political polarization is perilous to our democracy.
An epidemic of injustice. Congress must investigate DOJ’s ongoing betrayal of law—bigger than even this monumental blunder. Barr must be held accountable.
