• Mirshe@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    While that’s partially true, the DOJ has a LOT of leverage, especially with how closely this version is tied to the executive branch. It wouldn’t take much to simply lean on a state legislature or even a local one and say “hey you either cut our guy loose or bad things might happen.”

    Welcome to the Mafia oligarchy.