federal judges locking people up pre-trial to make a point is unconstitutional

 "Chief federal judge in DC scorches Capitol riot suspects and keeps man who was in Pelosi's office in jail"

Pre-trial incarceration is for people who are flight risks & a clear danger.

Holding people based on their politics is fucked-up & unconstitutional.

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