Justice Department Memo Could Radically Change Prosecution of Congress Members

A new memo from the Department of Justice may soon change the way members of Congress are prosecuted. Currently, US Attorney's offices must receive approval from the Public Integrity Section before indicting a member of Congress. This process, however, could be eliminated. This is significant because it could allow for quicker and potentially more frequent prosecutions. Alina Aba, Donald Trump's personal attorney and acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, is one example of how this could play out. She may now prosecute a Democratic member of Congress who protested outside an ICE facility without needing prior approval. The impact of this potential change remains to be seen, but it is certain to have implications for the political landscape. The change could lead to more prosecutions of members of Congress, regardless of party affiliation. This could also lead to increased political polarization and further divide the country.