Justice Department
Courts Push Back Against DOJ Pursuing Criminal Charges for Migrants Who Fail to Register
In one instance a judge dismissed charges against five migrants in Louisiana, stating there was "no evidence that any of these defendants knew they were required to register"
Trump Admin 'Can't Keep Up' With Legal Challenges as Justice Department Left Short-Staffed by Cuts, California AG Says
California's attorney general says Donald Trump's policies are forcing an understaffed Justice Department to struggle to "keep up" with legal challenges.
Pam Bondi Blaming Epstein Files Release Delay on 'Tens of Thousands of Videos' Exasperates Users: 'Yet Still No Arrests'
Attorney General Pam Bondi's explanation that the FBI is still reviewing tens of thousands of Epstein-related videos has done little to quell public outrage.
Kash Patel a No-Show as Interim Head of Department of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: Report
Kash Patel has reportedly been absent from his ATF leadership role since a brief introductory visit in February, leaving the agency in limbo.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's DEI Purge Agenda, Says His Language in Executive Order Is Too Vague to Be Enforced
A federal Maryland judge temporarily blocked portions of Trump's orders targeting DEI, citing concerns over vague language and violations of free speech.
Lawmaker Gets 'Serious' Letter from Trump Justice Department After Calling Elon Musk a 'Dick': 'I Will Not Be Silenced'
A California lawmaker who called Elon Musk a "dick" during an interview on CNN received a letter from the DOJ, asking him to clarify his "threat."
Prosecutor Claims Only a 'Fool' or 'Coward' Would Dismiss Eric Adams' Charges in Scathing Resignation Letter
Another federal prosecutor resigned from their position after the Department of Justice dismissed all federal charges in the corruption case against Eric Adams.
Top Federal Prosecutor Accuses DOJ of Asking Eric Adams to Enforce Trump's Immigration Policies 'In Exchange' For Dismissing Corruption Charges: Report
A top federal prosecutor accused the DOJ of pressuring her office to drop charges against Eric Adams for his support of Trump's immigration policies.
3 Federal Prosecutors Resign After DOJ Ordered Them to Dismiss Charges Against Eric Adams: Officials
Three top federal prosecutors have resigned after the Department of Justice demanded they drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Names of FBI Investigators of January 6 Riots Will Not Be Released, Justice Department Says
The Justice Department has agreed to withhold the names of FBI agents who investigated the Capitol attack, responding to safety and retaliation concerns.
Trump Justice Department Orders Immigration Rights Groups to Stop Helping Detained People Immediately
The DOJ issued a stop-work order for immigration rights groups receiving federal funding, forcing them to leave their centers without informing detained undocumented citizens.
Democrats Make Final Plea to Merrick Garland to Do Whatever it Takes to Release Jack Smith Report
A group of congresspeople suggested Garland could drop the charges against Trump's co-defendants if they stand in the way of releasing Smith's final report on the classified documents case
Two Men Charged With Hate Crimes for Assaulting Hispanics in South Carolina
The defendants allegedly stole cash, phones and cars from Hispanic victims between January and February 2021
Washington Trust Company to Pay Millions for Redlining Against Hispanics and Blacks in Rhode Island
According to the Department of Justice, Washington Trust failed to provide mortgage services to certain Black and Brown neighborhoods in Rhode Island.
Justice Department Suspends Houston's Waste Dumping Probe In Black, Latino Communities
The investigation examined allegations of inadequate response to illegal waste dumping in Black and Latino neighborhoods by Houston officials.
Jan. 6 Committee Recommends 4 Criminal Charges Against Trump
After an 18-month investigation, the Jan. 6 House Select Committee has formally recommended the prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The committee voted to prosecute Trump on four charges.
DOJ Releases 2019 Unredacted Barr Memo Justifying His Decision Not To Charge Trump With Obstruction Of Russia Probe
The Department of Justice released Wednesday the 2019 unredacted Bill Barr memo that justified his decision to not charge Donald Trump with obstruction of Russia investigation.
Jan 6 Hearing: Donald Trump Told DOJ To Call Election ‘Corrupt’
During a Jan 6 hearing, it was revealed that Donald Trump told the Justice Department to call the 2020 US Presidential election "corrupt."
Neo-Nazi Leader Arrested In His Underwear For Proud Boys' Role In Capitol Insurrection
FBI agents arrested Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, former national chairman of the extremist group the Proud Boys, in his underwear following a dawn raid in Miami, Florida, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
Ex-Kansas Teacher Led All-Female ISIS Battalion After Uprooting Family To Syria, Plotting Attacks On US Campuses
A former Kansas teacher could face up to 20 years in prison following her arrest, after being accused of leading an all-female battalion of the Islamic State (IS) group that plotted terror attacks on Americans, federal prosecutors announced as they unsealed the criminal case on Friday.
Vermont Hospital Under Fire For Forcing Nurse To Do Abortion Despite Religious Beliefs
The University of Vermont Medical Center is facing a civil lawsuit after forcing one of its nurses to participate in an abortion despite it being against her religion. The hospital's president responded by saying its baseless.
Hilary Clinton Investigation: New Emails Surface Prompting FBI Special Investigation
The Presidential Election is only a few days away and the anticipation is killing us all. Throughout the debates, both candidates pointed out things that the other has done and now it seems as if the FBI is taking notice.