Prosecutors Alliance Action Executive Director Cristine Soto DeBerry issued the following statement on the brave federal prosecutors who refuse to comply with the political directives from President Trump’s Department of Justice:

“At the core of our legal system is a fundamental promise: the law applies to everyone, impartially and without favor. Our democracy depends upon independent prosecutors who are loyal above all to the Constitution and the law – not the interests of the powerful or wealthy.

That’s why we stand with the courageous prosecutors at the Department of Justice who refuse to be bullied and threatened into violating their oaths and abandoning the rule of law, including those resisting pressure to dismiss charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Donald Trump rejects the principle of prosecutorial independence. He wants to weaponize the Department of Justice and use it to dole out political retribution to his enemies and favors to the highest bidders and loyalists.

Together, we must stand against this dangerous assault on our legal system and support the prosecutors who uphold justice for the people.”

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