All In with Chris Hayes FBI targets Dems over 'illegal orders' PSA
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Nov 26, 2025 Marc Elias, an election lawyer and founder of Democracy Docket, dives deep into the contentious world of redistricting litigation and gerrymandering. He elaborates on a recent ruling against Texas's mid-decade map, highlighting its racial bias. Elias also sheds light on the broader national battle over redistricting, reviewing various GOP strategies under fire. Amid these serious discussions, the team humorously critiques Trump's surprising involvement in reviving the 'Rush Hour' franchise, connecting it to larger cultural shifts.
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Weaponizing Justice Backfires
- The Trump White House treats the DOJ and FBI as personal tools to punish critics and wield power.
- Those efforts often backfire legally and politically, exposing corruption and incompetence.
Revenge Prosecutions Collapsed
- The Comey and Letitia James indictments were driven by revenge, not lawful prosecutorial judgment.
- A judge dismissed the cases after finding the interim appointment unlawful and the prosecutions pretextual.
FBI Interviews Seen As Intimidation
- The FBI sought interviews with six Democratic lawmakers over a PSA telling service members to refuse illegal orders.
- The move is unprecedented and appears aimed at intimidating critics rather than addressing a crime.