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Claim Text: Weaponizing the Department of Justice to try to punish an elected official for doing her job is an attack on the rule of law and a dangerous escalation by this administration.
Simplified Text: Weaponizing Department of Justice to punish elected official is attack on rule of law and dangerous escalation by administration
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Claim Maker: Abbe Lowell
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Abbe Lowell", "organization": "Department of Justice" }
Subject Tags: Legal Political
UUID: a1162a56-8453-4b93-bb06-730d151f99a8
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM (6 months ago)

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Justice Department Subpoenas Letitia James' Office in Trump Investigation

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https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/politics/letitia-james-trump-justice-department-investigation

The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James' office as part of a criminal investigation, focusing on her investigations into the Trump Organization and National Rifle Association. James' attorney calls the investigation a political retribution campaign. The article details Trump's history with James and related legal actions.

Donald Trump Letitia James Justice Department Investigations Trump Organization National Rifle Association Politics Legal

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