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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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