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“That is no exercise of prosecutorial discretion, a doctrine designed to protect our liberties from overbearing law, not to subject us to legal jeopardy by overbearing executive aggression.” quote by Andrew McCarthy
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““That is no exercise of prosecutorial discretion, a doctrine designed to protect our liberties from overbearing law, not to subject us to legal jeopardy by overbearing executive aggression.””

Andrew McCarthy

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015

A warning that prosecutorial discretion is meant to protect freedoms, not to be abused by aggressive executives.

In simple terms: Legal discretion protects liberty, not to be misused.

Key Takeaway

Guard against executive overreach.

Themes

law government rights

Mood

cautious serious

Type

legal political

When to use this quote

  • court cases
  • policy making
  • civil liberties debates

Key Concepts

prosecutorial discretion executive power

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can oversight be strengthened?
  • What safeguards exist against abuse?
A Different Perspective

Balancing discretion with accountability is complex.

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