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#department-of-justice

The proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines by JetBlue Airways has been blocked by a federal judge.

The Department of Justice argued that the merger would harm travelers by reducing competition in the airline industry. [ more ]

The state of Idaho, represented by the designated hate group Alliance Defending Freedom, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow its strict abortion ban to take effect.

The Department of Justice sued Idaho over the law, arguing that it violated federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency medical care, including abortions.

A district court found that Idaho's abortion ban was in violation of federal law and partially blocked the law from going into effect. [ more ]

The Department of Justice is investigating Tesla for securities and wire fraud regarding its self-driving vehicle claims. [ more ]

A student was fatally shot outside a Wisconsin middle school while carrying a pellet gun, prompting an investigation by the state Department of Justice. [ more ]

The Department of Justice concluded that former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo subjected female employees to a sexually hostile work environment and retaliated against those who complained.

The findings support the investigation conducted by the New York attorney general, Letitia James, who concluded that Cuomo had sexually harassed 11 women. [ more ]

Google manipulated ad auctions and harmed advertisers by inflating costs to increase revenue, impacting competition and pricing control. [ more ]

Trump open to using National Guard for deportations nationwide. [ more ]

The prosecutors in David Weiss' case referenced Roger Stone, leading to citations in a case discussed by the author.

The Department of Justice's actions regarding Biden's memo and charges are criticized for being misleading. [ more ]

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act protections have been halted for government workers in Texas.

The ruling raises concerns about the impact on pregnant workers' rights and laws passed with proxy votes. [ more ]

Biden family business dealings under scrutiny

Republicans investigate Hunter Biden's business transactions

Key witness in Republicans' case indicted for lying to FBI [ more ]

Former Republican Congressman claims Biden was lucky not to be charged by DOJ for retaining classified material after his VP term.

Dent highlights Biden's knowledge and intentional sharing of classified material. [ more ]

Scott Brady refused to say whether he believes voter fraud undermined the 2020 election during his deposition before the House Judiciary Committee.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General investigated a complaint regarding Brady's response to a reporter's question about a letter critical of a voting fraud investigations memorandum issued by William Barr. [ more ]

The U.S. Department of Justice arrested the co-founders of Samourai Wallet, intensifying the crackdown on money laundering via privacy tools in crypto transactions. [ more ]

Two co-founders of Samourai Wallet face charges for facilitating money laundering of $100 million in criminal cash. [ more ]

The officer who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl was cleared of wrongdoing by the California Department of Justice, despite controversial circumstances. [ more ]

Dodgers fans had suspicions before DOJ complaint against Mizuhara, revealing Ohtani as a victim.

Ohtani's immense financial loss and Mizuhara's fraud charges raise questions about trust and access.

Evidence overwhelmingly supports Ohtani's victimhood in the elaborate framing orchestrated by Mizuhara. [ more ]

Redlining persists in modern times, with recent legal actions highlighting the issue and penalties imposed on lenders.

The new era of redlining is more about benign neglect than overt discrimination, impacting BIPOC neighborhoods due to historical factors. [ more ]

Federal agencies are joining forces to address AI misuse and protect individual rights.

A dedicated webpage on AI and civil rights has been launched by the Justice Department. [ more ]

The Department of Justice appointed Jonathan Mayer as its first chief science and technology advisor and chief artificial intelligence officer.

Mayer's role includes enhancing the agency's grasp of AI and other technologies, fostering a tech-savvy workforce, and collaborating across departments on tech issues. [ more ]

The DOJ alleges Apple restricted cloud gaming services to maintain market monopoly

Apple now allows submission of a single app for cloud gaming services [ more ]

Google pays Apple 36 percent of Safari search revenue to remain the default search engine.

Google pays Apple users three times more than Android users for search revenue share. [ more ]

The Department of Justice is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush for allegedly misusing campaign funds to pay for private security.

A congressional ethics inquiry had previously raised questions about Bush's use of campaign funds to hire her husband as her security.

Federal law prohibits lawmakers from paying family members to work in their official offices unless they are providing legitimate services to the campaign. [ more ]

Merrick Garland's reversal in the E. Jean Carroll lawsuit may have saved the DOJ's ongoing criminal prosecution of Trump.

Both Bill Barr and Merrick Garland determined that Trump's comments about Carroll were within the scope of his official duties. [ more ]

The Department of Justice is recommending a six-month prison sentence for former Trump adviser Peter Navarro for refusing to cooperate with the House investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack.

Navarro had previously been found guilty of contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before the committee investigating January 6th.

DOJ prosecutors are also asking for Navarro to receive a $200,000 fine. [ more ]

The Department of Justice is releasing a report on law enforcement's response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas.

Previous information indicates that the response was marred by miscommunication, lack of clear leadership, and insufficient urgency. [ more ]

The Department of Justice will seek the death penalty for Payton Gendron, who killed 10 people in a supermarket in a racist attack.

Gendron livestreamed part of the attack on Twitch and wrote a manifesto expressing support for white supremacy. [ more ]

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been found to have created a sexually hostile workplace and retaliated against accusers by the Department of Justice.

The DOJ report concluded that Cuomo sexually harassed female staffers, gave preferential treatment based on physical appearance, and was enabled by his staff in the New York Executive Chamber. [ more ]

California firearms instructors teaching concealed weapons permit classes may no longer be certified due to new regulations.

The new regulations limit the pool of allowable instructors to those who can teach at police academies or train armed security guards. [ more ]

Abbe Lowell's motion to dismiss the gun charges against Hunter Biden argues for selective and vindictive prosecution and violation of separation of powers.

The motion only briefly mentions the request for discovery, unlike other motions for selective prosecution that explicitly ask for discovery. [ more ]

Hunter Biden is facing new and more serious charges for the same conduct that was the subject of a favorable plea agreement in July.

The collapse of the plea deal was due to sloppy lawyering and a violation of the separation of powers.

The Department of Justice is committed to treating like defendants alike and ensuring consistency in the application of justice. [ more ]

Rep. Barry Loudermilk supported delaying the release of January 6 footage to protect innocent people from insurrection hunters.

Loudermilk and Speaker Mike Johnson faced criticism for their comments on censoring the footage. [ more ]

The Department of Justice has filed nine tax-related charges against Hunter Biden, who is already facing federal gun charges.

If convicted, Hunter Biden could face up to 17 years in prison. [ more ]

House Speaker Mike Johnson initially said he wanted to blur the surveillance footage from the January 6 Capitol attack to protect participants from being charged.

A spokesman later clarified that the faces are being blurred to prevent retaliation against private citizens by non-governmental actors, and that the Department of Justice already has access to the raw footage. [ more ]

Congress averted a shutdown by agreeing to keep federal spending at current levels.

The Department of Justice may have to pare back its efforts to hold Jan. 6 insurrectionists accountable due to funding cuts.

Just 1,202 people have been charged out of the estimated 2,500-3,000 potential defendants from the Jan. 6 insurrection. [ more ]

Suspicious letters containing fentanyl were sent to election offices in multiple states.

The letters had messages indicating a desire to end elections.

The FBI and local law enforcement are investigating the incidents. [ more ]