The episode's title refers to a real-world tactic used by the DEA's Special Operations Division (SOD).
: Agents receive a tip from classified sources (like the NSA). Since they cannot use classified data in court without revealing sources, they "construct" a parallel investigation—such as a routine traffic stop—to "discover" the evidence legally. [S5E13] Parallel Construction, Bitches
: AUSA Frank Asher, the prosecutor, resigns mid-trial after realizing the DEA's evidence came from an illegal source, stating he "holds hands with justice". The Legal Concept: Parallel Construction The episode's title refers to a real-world tactic