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This represents a dangerous weaponization of federal law enforcement against elected officials who are using a centuries-old constitutional tradition. No federal crimes have been committed, and the FBI has no legal grounds to arrest lawmakers for exercising their legislative rights. Republicans are grandstanding and intimidating political opponents through authoritarian tactics.