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John Cornyn: “Law enforcement officers and prosecutors may never select the timing of investigative steps or criminal charges for the…”

On the recordJune 12, 2017
Law enforcement officers and prosecutors may never select the timing of investigative steps or criminal charges for the purpose of affecting any election.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Cornyn cites a memo on election-year sensitivities in law enforcement.

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