The law is supposed to be boring. That is its strength. Stable, predictable, applied fairly to everyone. It should be the ground we all stand on, not the weapon someone swings when they want to win a fight. But over the last decade, the Democratic Party has increasingly blurred the line between justice and politics. From Biden to Obama, the pattern has been subtle but persistent: using the machinery of government to advance political goals, silence opposition, or shield allies.
Biden’s DOJ and the Politics of Prosecution
Under President Biden, the Department of Justice has faced growing scrutiny for its handling of politically sensitive cases. The prosecution of pro-life activists under the FACE Act, while left-wing demonstrators faced fewer consequences, raised questions about selective enforcement. The aggressive pursuit of January 6 defendants contrasted sharply with the more lenient treatment of rioters during the summer of 2020. Critics argue that the DOJ has prioritized ideological alignment over equal justice.
The Hunter Biden investigation, long delayed and narrowly scoped, has fueled accusations of favoritism. Whistleblowers from within the IRS claimed political interference. Meanwhile, the administration has leaned on federal agencies to push controversial policies such as student loan forgiveness. Despite legal setbacks, this signaled a willingness to stretch executive power when legislative consensus fails.
The Late Obama Years: Shielding Allies, Targeting Opponents
During President Obama’s second term, the Clinton email investigation became a flashpoint. The FBI’s decision not to recommend charges, despite clear violations of protocol, was seen by many as politically motivated. Then-FBI Director James Comey’s public statements only deepened the perception that justice was being shaped by political considerations.
The Benghazi hearings, while driven by Congress, revealed a pattern of obfuscation and delay from the administration. Critics argued that the State Department prioritized damage control over transparency. The narrative was tightly managed, and accountability felt elusive.
The Early Obama Years: Quiet Power, Loud Consequences
In Obama’s first term, the IRS targeting scandal shook public trust. Conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status were subjected to heightened scrutiny. While later reports showed that some liberal groups were also flagged, the disproportionate focus on right-leaning organizations fed the perception of weaponized bureaucracy.
Operation Choke Point, a DOJ initiative aimed at cutting off fraudsters from financial services, ended up pressuring banks to sever ties with legal businesses such as gun dealers and payday lenders. These businesses didn’t align with progressive values. The program was quietly dismantled. Its legacy remains a warning about how good intentions can become tools of ideological enforcement.
A Pattern, Not a Coincidence
Each of these moments, taken alone, might seem like a misstep or a misunderstanding. But together, they form a pattern. A slow erosion of trust. A growing belief that the law is no longer neutral. That belief is dangerous. It turns every investigation into a political battle. Every indictment into a partisan weapon. And every transfer of power into a potential purge.
Denied Life Insurance Claims
Our law firm handles denied life insurance claims and beneficiary disputes.
All content on this page and site written by Christian Lassen, Esq.