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US judge grants Justice Department bid to dismiss Oath Keepers prosecutions

A U.S. judge has approved the Justice Department's request to dismiss the prosecutions against the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group. The decision comes after the DOJ argued that the charges against the group were based on flawed evidence and legal reasoning. The Oath Keepers had been accused of plotting to assassinate then-President Barack Obama and obstructing justice. Legal experts suggest this ruling could impact future cases involving similar groups. The outcome highlights ongoing debates over the balance between national security and civil liberties.

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US judge grants Justice Department bid to dismiss Oath Keepers prosecutions

A U.S. judge has approved the Justice Department's request to dismiss the prosecutions against the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group. The decision comes after the DOJ argued that the charges against the group were based on flawed evidence and legal reasoning. The Oath Keepers had been accused of plotting to assassinate then-President Barack Obama and obstructing justice. Legal experts suggest this ruling could impact future cases involving similar groups. The outcome highlights ongoing debates over the balance between national security and civil liberties.

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