Bring federal charges where local prosecutors decline to
What the document says“Use applicable federal laws to bring federal charges against criminals when local jurisdictions wrongfully allow them to evade responsibility for their conduct.”
The chapter says prosecution in most jurisdictions must remain a state and local responsibility, but that the federal government owes a special responsibility to Americans where state and local prosecutors have abdicated that duty. It asks for an increased federal law enforcement presence in such places.
What the document actually says“Use applicable federal laws to bring federal charges against criminals when local jurisdictions wrongfully allow them to evade responsibility for their conduct.”
Some local prosecutors let people off. Federal law should be used to charge them instead.
Most crimes are charged by local prosecutors. The book says some choose not to charge. It says federal prosecutors should step in.
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