DOJ Investigation into Hennepin County Attorney's Office Directive

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The DOJ is investigating a directive by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office in Minnesota to consider race when striking plea deals with criminal defendants. The investigation will focus on whether there is illegal consideration of race in prosecutorial decision-making.

Key Points

  • DOJ investigating Hennepin County Attorney's Office directive to consider race in plea deals
  • Policy urges prosecutors to address racial disparities in decision-making
  • Critics question racial favoritism and political correctness in the directive

Pros

  • DOJ investigation may uncover potential violations of civil rights laws
  • Bringing attention to potential racial biases in prosecutorial decision-making

Cons

  • Controversy and backlash surrounding the directive and the Hennepin County Attorney's Office