Independence of prosecutors is a pillar of our democracy. And I think we want to know if that pillar still stands?
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
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Swalwell emphasizes the importance of prosecutorial independence in democracy and questions its current status.
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