Bill Bars Presidents From Dismissing Their Own Charges

The Hill reports:

California Rep. Adam Schiff (D) introduced a bill on Friday that would prevent sitting presidents from dismissing criminal prosecution against themselves, including through coercion of an attorney general or anyone acting on the president’s behalf.

The Investigative Integrity Protection Act seeks to require a three-judge court hearing before any charges against a president are dropped, according to a release.

The legislation would only allow the court to grant a dismissal after considering whether the attorney general was appointed with the intent of dismissing any criminal prosecution against the president.

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The rule of law is foundational.

No democracy exists without it.

My new bill would prevent a president from interfering in an investigation into, or prosecution of, their own misconduct.

— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) September 27, 2024