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Prohibiting Political Prosecutions: Protecting Citizens from Biased Legal Actions

This act prohibits prosecuting individuals based on their political beliefs or party affiliations. It introduces oversight mechanisms allowing citizens to sue officials for biased actions and requires prosecutors to disclose evidence of innocence.
Key points
Government attorneys and investigators are forbidden from considering political beliefs when deciding to investigate or charge someone.
Individuals can sue government agents personally for damages if they are targeted for political reasons.
Prosecutors must inform grand juries of evidence that helps the defendant or undermines witness credibility.
The President and White House staff are prohibited from instructing the Department of Justice on specific criminal cases.
Mandatory reporting and fast-tracked investigations are required for any allegations of political interference in legal matters.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7575
Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Process start date: 2026-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7575.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government attorneys and investigators are forbidden from considering political beliefs when deciding to investigate or charge someone.
  • Individuals can sue government agents personally for damages if they are targeted for political reasons.
  • Prosecutors must inform grand juries of evidence that helps the defendant or undermines witness credibility.
  • The President and White House staff are prohibited from instructing the Department of Justice on specific criminal cases.
  • Mandatory reporting and fast-tracked investigations are required for any allegations of political interference in legal matters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-06.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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