SNIPPET FROM YOUR AM. THINKER ARTICLE:
But, missing from much of the coverage of what Barr did today is the most significant point — what his statement did was authorize the use of federal grand juries to gather evidence.
That is, Barr authorized local federal prosecutors to make that decision to open election fraud investigations, bypassing DoJ HQ.
FBI agents will often conduct interviews and gather evidence without the benefit of grand jury assistance. But federal prosecutors don’t go forward with new cases without opening up a grand jury matter.
THIS is what the left-wing pundit class is so alarmed about over AG Barr’s announcement.
As always, the famously aggressive Barr made sure of his ground — after all, he’s surrounded by a host of enemies at DoJ and has to be careful not to hand them any ammunition. But then he took measured, but far reaching, action that was appropriate to the issue at hand. And he did so promptly. Keep that in mind with regard to other matters, as well.
Indeed! Anyone doubting Barr should make note.
-SB
Excellent find!
Bears repeating:
“what his statement did was authorize the use of federal grand juries to gather evidence.”
“...federal prosecutors don’t go forward with new cases without opening up a grand jury matter.”