A prosecutor who chooses to prosecute an individual due to his/her sex or religion has engaged in _____.

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Selective prosecution refers to the choice of prosecutors to target individuals based on their characteristics, such as their sex, race, religion or political affiliation. This practice is unconstitutional and violates the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Discriminatory prosecution, on the other hand, specifically targets individuals based on their race or ethnicity, while ominous and vindictive prosecution involve different motives for prosecution.

A Prosecutor Who Chooses to Prosecute an Individual Due to His/her