Federal Prosecutors to Pursue Every Firearms Case, Memo Shows
Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., were ordered on Monday to pursue every firearms case referred to them and to seek pretrial detention against every person charged with such an offense. This directive is part of a new initiative called "Make D.C. Safe Again" led by Ed Martin, which aims to flood the federal district court with cases to make the city safe. Prosecutors will also be prohibited from declining to bring firearms charges unless they receive approval from Jonathan Hornok.
- The aggressive pursuit of firearms cases by prosecutors in Washington, D.C. raises concerns about the politicization of justice and the potential for selective prosecution.
- Will this new initiative lead to a broader crackdown on gun-related crimes, or will it disproportionately target specific communities or individuals?