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Eric Swalwell: Independence of prosecutors is a pillar of our democracy. And I think we want to know if that pillar still stands?

On the recordFebruary 12, 2020
Independence of prosecutors is a pillar of our democracy. And I think we want to know if that pillar still stands?
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell emphasizes the importance of prosecutorial independence in democracy and questions its current status.

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