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Special Counsels

The appointment of special counsels under 28 U.S.C. § 515 and other statutory authorities.

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Feb 3, 2026

What is 28 U.S.C. § 515 and how has it been used to authorize prosecutors to work outside their districts?

C. § 515 is a short, longstanding federal statute that authorizes the (or officials the Attorney General delegates) to direct attorneys — including specially appointed “special assistants” or “” — to ...

Jan 8, 2026

What role does the Department of Justice play in investigating presidential crimes?

The Department of Justice is the federal agency charged with investigating and prosecuting potential federal crimes, including those that may involve a president or former president, but its actions a...