Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026

This bill would bar federal prosecutors and investigators from considering a person's political or policy beliefs, associations, or activities when deciding whether to investigate or prosecute them. Charging papers and warrant applications would have to include a sworn statement that the case is not being brought for political reasons, and people investigated or prosecuted in violation could sue the officials involved for damages. It would require prosecutors to tell grand juries about evidence that may help the accused or weaken a witness's testimony, and would let defendants seek dismissal of charges they claim were brought for political reasons. It would also bar the President and White House staff from instructing the Justice Department on investigative or charging decisions in individual criminal cases, and would set reporting and investigation deadlines for related complaints.

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Sponsors

• Richard Blumenthal Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors