The (POGO) Blog
June 22, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions: Criminal Prosecutions on the Border
Zero-tolerance prosecutions on the southwest border are undermining key constitutional protections.
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Topics: Government Accountability, Justice System
June 20, 2018
Paper Cuts: Trump Foundation—Charity Begins at Home
New York State’s two-year investigation into Trump Foundation financial abuses was referred to IRS.
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Topics: Government Accountability
June 13, 2018
By Justin Rood
Justice Department Threatens Investigation of Investigation (of Investigation)
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein reportedly threatened to ask the House of Representatives’ top lawyers to investigate the House Intelligence Committee. It’s a confusing idea. Here’s why.
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Topics: Government Accountability
June 8, 2018
A Dangerous Escalation in “The War on Leaks”
During an investigation into leaks from a Senate Intelligence Committee staffer, the Justice Department went after journalist Ali Watkins’ data—seizing years of records related to her email accounts and phone number, according to a letter Justice sent to W
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May 11, 2018
Why Congressional Inquiries Trump Federal Investigations
When the Justice Department shared former FBI Director James Comey’s Trump-related memos with Congress, executive branch defenders were outraged. They’re wrong, and here’s why.
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Topics: Government Accountability
