Grand Jury Reform
Replacing Secret Proceedings with Open Justice
The Rubber Stamp Problem
Federal grand juries indict 99.99% of the time in secret proceedings where only prosecutors present evidence. Defense counsel is excluded, creating a one-sided process that offers no meaningful check on prosecutorial power.
Preliminary Hearings
Replace grand jury proceedings with preliminary hearings before neutral judges. Both prosecution and defense present evidence in open court with full due process protections. Maintains prosecutorial efficiency while ensuring genuine oversight.
Current vs. Reformed System
Current System: Secret proceedings, no defense counsel, 99.99% indictment rate, one-sided evidence. Reformed System: Open hearings, full advocacy, judicial oversight, balanced evidence presentation.
Integrated Framework
How It Connects
Criminal justice reform demonstrates the transparency principles that underlie all platform pillars: replacing opaque processes with open, accountable systems that citizens can trust and verify.