Democrats Introduce NOPE Act as Both Parties Claim Politically Motivated Prosecution

Democrats say the NOPE Act would deter political targeting by feds, while the White House argues the Biden administration weaponized DOJ against Trump and GOP.

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) speaks to reporters at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) on Jan. 14 introduced the No Political Enemies Act, or the NOPE Act, a bill they said would protect Americans and organizations from politically motivated federal investigations, prosecutions, and enforcement actions.

In a Wednesday press call announcing the legislation, Murphy said it was necessary because, in his view, the Trump administration is trying to use federal power to punish critics.