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The ‘Presumption of Regularity’ Is Evaporating
The article discusses a shift in judicial skepticism toward the Department of Justice (DOJ) as defense lawyers increasingly succeed in motions to access grand-jury transcripts and challenge politically motivated prosecutions. Judges are reevaluating the 'presumption of regularity' due to perceived dishonesty in DOJ proceedings, exemplified by cases like James Comey's 2025 indictment.
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