President Trump’s interference with the Department of Justice presents a grave threat to the rule of law. His corrupt actions to enable his convicted criminal friends to escape justice make a mockery of our legal system — which requires independence, impartiality and fairness to uphold the law.
Whether it is pressuring the Justice Department to seek leniency for his political cronies, like Roger Stone, or abusing his pardon power to help rich, powerful or politically corrupt friends, President Trump represents a direct threat to the rule of law and the fair administration of justice.
That can't be allowed. Not in America.
That’s why I joined Senator Warren and Senator Hirono to introduce a bill prohibiting high-level political appointees in the Department of Justice from interfering with legal matters related to the President, his family or his political or business cronies.
Add your name to sign on in support of our bill to fight corruption at the Department of Justice and protect the rule of law:
Allowing the President to manipulate our legal system for personal or political advantage is the road to tyranny.
That’s why we cannot be silent.
We can't allow the President to manipulate our legal system for personal or political advantage. Sign here to join me, Senator Warren, and Senator Hirono in support of our legislation to fight corruption in the Department of Justice.
Thank you for standing up for the rule of law,
Chris
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