NYCLU Decries Trump Ousting U.S. Attorney Investigating New York Attorney General

NEW YORK — This evening the U.S. attorney investigating New York State Attorney General Leticia James resigned his position under pressure from President Trump, after the U.S. attorney reportedly found insufficient evidence to bring charges. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement from Executive Director Donna Lieberman:

“This episode is the latest example of President Trump’s escalating weaponization of the Department of Justice to settle political and personal vendettas. The President’s brazen, corrupt interference makes a mockery of the rule of law, independent justice, and the cardinal principle that prosecutors must follow the facts and apply the law ‘without fear or favor.’

“This is abuse of power, not justice.”