“Before Mr. Trump’s second term, it had been exceedingly rare for grand jurors to rebuff requests by prosecutors seeking indictments. It is now happening with increased frequency, as Mr. Trump’s appointees push ahead with questionable cases in an effort to appease him.”

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“Something extraordinary is happening in federal courthouses across America: Grand juries are exercising their power to reject criminal charges in high-profile cases. ... At a moment when the Trump administration is clearly trying to use the courts to suppress protest and seek revenge against perceived political enemies, the citizens who make up grand juries are rediscovering the institution’s power and original purpose.”

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