U.S. Department of Justice Drops Investigation into Biden's Use of Autopen

The U.S. Department of Justice has decided to cease its investigation into President Joe Biden's use of an autopen, according to NBC News. The decision was made after the department was unable to identify applicable criminal statutes for the matter. According to Jin10, the investigation initially aimed to determine whether the use of an autopen, a device that replicates a person's signature, violated any legal provisions. However, the lack of specific laws governing the use of such devices led to the conclusion that no criminal charges could be pursued. The autopen has been used by various officials for signing documents when they are unable to be physically present, and its legality has been debated in political circles. The DOJ's decision marks the end of this particular inquiry, leaving the use of autopen unchallenged under current legal frameworks.