The Justice Department’s newly authorized criminal investigation into former Obama administration officials over their assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 election is fueling speculation that prosecutors will seek to impanel a grand jury in South Florida.

A move to convene a grand jury in the politically friendly jurisdiction could provide a more advantageous terrain for the DOJ and shape the outcome of any indictments brought against Obama-era officials. However, such a move also carries its own set of legal risks.