Selective and vindictive prosecution occurs when legal action targets individuals based on discriminatory motives or as retaliation for exercising legal rights. This misuse of power violates equal protection guarantees, often harming whistleblowers, activists, or political opponents. While prosecutors benefit from unchecked authority, defendants gain protections through legal challenges, ensuring justice remains impartial, fair, and free from personal bias or punitive intent.
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