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A significant majority of criminal cases closed in the last fiscal year were initiated before the Trump administration began.
MAIN POINTS
- 75% of closed criminal cases last year started before Trump's presidency.
- The remaining 25% of cases were initiated during or after Trump's term.
- The data highlights the long duration of legal proceedings.
- It suggests continuity in the justice system across different administrations.
TAKEAWAYS
- Legal cases often span multiple presidential terms, indicating lengthy judicial processes.
- The justice system maintains operations regardless of political changes.
- Historical cases still impact current judicial statistics.
- Understanding the timeline of cases provides insight into the legal process's complexity.