DOJ charged hundreds with assaulting officers. Many cases were dropped, but the damage was done

The Trump administration aggressively pursued hundreds of protestors accused of impeding or assaulting law enforcement officers through the DOJ. Despite these extensive charges, prosecutors are currently dropping these specific cases at rates that are far higher than usual. While many of these legal actions were ultimately dismissed, the reports indicate that the initial damage to the accused individuals had already been done before the cases were officially dropped by the justice system.