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US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Destruction of the Department of Justice

Trump's actions threaten the foundation of the rule of law by compromising the Department of Justice's independence.
#antitrust
fromAbove the Law
22 hours ago
US politics

Former MAGA Attorney Goes Scorched Earth With Corruption Allegations In Antitrust Division - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
22 hours ago
US politics

Former MAGA Attorney Goes Scorched Earth With Corruption Allegations In Antitrust Division - Above the Law

Tech industry
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Recap: Here's what happened in Google's search antitrust trial

The judge will decide remedies for Google's antitrust violations, potentially reshaping the search landscape amidst the AI revolution.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Pam Bondi Torched for Outrage Against Sub-Slinger As Trump Taps Literal Capitol Rioter for Top DOJ Job

A man was charged with a felony and fired for throwing a sandwich at a federal officer, drawing comparisons to Capitol riot prosecutions.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Total lack of respect': residents' concern at plan for continued use of former Meath pub as asylum-seeker centre

Residents near the migrant housing center claim that the rural location lacks adequate public transport connectivity, being situated 4km from the nearest village, Summerhill.
Miscellaneous
#trump-administration
fromTheGrio
1 week ago
US politics

NY Attorney General Letitia James subpoenaed by DOJ to investigate whether she violated Trump's civil rights

fromTheGrio
1 week ago
US politics

NY Attorney General Letitia James subpoenaed by DOJ to investigate whether she violated Trump's civil rights

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Video Shows DOJ Senior Adviser Urging Fellow Jan. 6 Rioters to Attack Cops: F*ck Them! Yeah! Kill'Em! Yeah!'

A January 6 rioter, Jared Wise, who incited violence against police, now holds a senior position at the Department of Justice.
#ghislaine-maxwell
fromAxios
3 weeks ago
US politics

Deputy attorney general meets with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

fromAxios
3 weeks ago
US politics

Deputy attorney general meets with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops

Jared Wise verbally assaulted police during rioting on January 6, 2021, and is now a senior adviser for the Department of Justice.
#sanctuary-jurisdictions
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

DOJ seeks voter and election information from California and 18 other states, AP finds

In Colorado, the Department of Justice demanded all records relating to the 2024 election and any records from the 2020 election. This marks an expansion of the DOJ's focus.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Layoffs at the Department of Justice are transforming its workforce

Erez Reuveni highlights the pressure on career attorneys within the Justice Department: "Career attorneys can't...go to court and parrot these similar talking points that have no basis in law and have no support."
US politics
#jeffrey-epstein
#donald-trump
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump (not drag queens) appears in Epstein files & DOJ told him months ago, The Wall Street Journal reports

fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump (not drag queens) appears in Epstein files & DOJ told him months ago, The Wall Street Journal reports

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

House Republican Dragged by Mike Johnson Fires Back at Speaker Over Epstein Files: I Have Questions'

Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Rep. Thomas Massie for pursuing DOJ files on Jeffrey Epstein, questioning his motivations amidst broader silence from Republicans.
fromSalon.com
3 weeks ago

Trump DOJ sues Eric Adams over NYC sanctuary laws

New York City has long been at the vanguard of interfering with enforcing this country's immigration laws. Its history as a sanctuary city dates back to 1989, and its efforts to thwart federal immigration enforcement have only intensified since.
NYC politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Trump administration sues NYC over "sanctuary city" policies

Trump directed strict actions against cities not complying with federal immigration laws.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Ex-Top Biden Aide Blames Hypersensitive' Merrick Garland For Why Previous Admin Didn't Look Into Epstein Files

The Biden administration refrained from addressing the Epstein files due to a hands-off approach with the Department of Justice.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

UnitedHealth says it's under federal investigation for civil fraud

UnitedHealth Group is under a Department of Justice investigation regarding its Medicare Advantage plans and is cooperating with federal authorities.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

The DOJ is Working Overtime to Protect One of Trump's Most Incompetent Lawyers

The DOJ is defending Trump's ally Alina Habba, who faced judicial pushback after filing politically motivated lawsuits.
fromwww.esquire.com
4 weeks ago

Despite What Republicans Are Saying, the Epstein Investigation Has Split the GOP

Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday announced he was cutting short the week's legislative business and sending the House home early for the summer on Wednesday to avoid having to hold votes on releasing files related to the accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
US politics
#sanctuary-city
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Tulsi Gabbard Demands Patel and Bondi Investigate and Prosecute Obama Officials: It Is Their Responsibility'

Tulsi Gabbard called for a DOJ investigation into Obama administration officials over alleged election interference.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Laura Ingraham Teases Trump-Epstein Story Up Next' And Never Mentions It Again

On her Thursday show, Laura Ingraham referenced a new report from The Wall Street Journal about Trump and Epstein but failed to follow up after the break.
US politics
#maurene-comey
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Justice pushes agencies to use AI-assisted translations, when offering them at all

Technological advances in translation services will permit agencies to produce cost-effective methods for bridging language barriers and reducing inefficiencies with the translation process.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Joe Rogan Breaks Silence on Epstein, Hammers Trump Admin For Lies: Just Bomb Iran and Everybody Forgets!'

Joe Rogan criticized inconsistencies in Trump administration officials' statements about Jeffrey Epstein and the lack of released evidence.
#pam-bondi
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Pam Bondi Insists She's Not Leaving Amid Epstein Files Chaos

Pam Bondi remains as Attorney General despite calls for resignation over Epstein controversy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Bombshell Report Alleges Stephen Miller Is Running the Show at DOJ While Pam Bondi Is Playing the Part Like an Actor'

Pam Bondi's role as Attorney General is largely diminished compared to her predecessors, with much influence exerted by the White House.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Bombshell Report Alleges Stephen Miller Is Running the Show at DOJ While Pam Bondi Is Playing the Part Like an Actor'

Pam Bondi's role as Attorney General is largely diminished compared to her predecessors, with much influence exerted by the White House.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pam Bondi Attacks a Trump DOJ Whistleblower in Fiery Post: We Support Legitimate Whistleblowers,' But He's a Leaker'

Bondi claimed Reuveni is not a legitimate whistleblower, but a leaker making false claims, and that his accusations arose after being fired for ethical violations.
US politics
#immigration-policy
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Trump Administration Goes Full Sovereign Citizen And Sues ALL THE JUDGES! - Above the Law

The complaint states that the Maryland court's standing order of requiring a two-day break for habeas relief petitions is an unprecedented interference with presidential powers.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Top DOJ official suggested violating court rulings against deportations

In a letter to the DOJ, Erez Reuveni asked for an investigation into Emil Bove III, who allegedly urged disobedience of court orders regarding deportations.
Law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

U.S. Government: NPEs Deserve Injunctive Relief when their Patents Are Infringed

The U.S. government's intervention in a patent case signifies a focus on antitrust enforcement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

DoJ leader suggested defying courts over deportations, whistleblower says

The DOJ is under scrutiny for potentially disregarding court orders as suggested by Emil Bove during a meeting.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Defunding Prevention: A Setback for Science and Public Health

Substance use prevention focuses on promoting wellness rather than merely preventing illness or addiction.
Recent DOJ funding cuts threaten long-term community health efforts in substance use treatment.
A shift back to punitive approaches could undo years of progress in substance use prevention.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Pam Bondi's Four Political Prosecutions - emptywheel

The timing of LaMonica McIver's indictment raises concerns about political motives and fairness in election-related prosecutions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Biden Investigation Is a Path to Even Greater Lawlessness

Trump's investigation targeting Biden's cognitive abilities is part of a broader trend of political manipulation of the Department of Justice.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Pam Bondi Curtails American Bar Association's Role in Vetting Trump's Judicial Nominees

The DOJ is limiting the ABA's ability to rate federal judicial candidates.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump lawyer in Harvard battle says DOJ intends to sue UC over antisemitism allegations

The Trump administration plans to sue UC over alleged antisemitism targeting the university system.
#boeing
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

DOJ confirms it has a deal with Boeing to drop prosecution over deadly 737 Max crashes

DOJ agrees with Boeing to drop charges over 737 Max crashes after lengthy legal battle.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

DOJ may drop case against Boeing over deadly 737 Max crashes, despite families' outrage

DOJ may drop criminal case against Boeing over 737 Max crashes, sparking outrage among victims' families who feel justice is not being served.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

DOJ confirms it has a deal with Boeing to drop prosecution over deadly 737 Max crashes

DOJ agrees with Boeing to drop charges over 737 Max crashes after lengthy legal battle.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

DOJ may drop case against Boeing over deadly 737 Max crashes, despite families' outrage

DOJ may drop criminal case against Boeing over 737 Max crashes, sparking outrage among victims' families who feel justice is not being served.
NYC politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Ed Martin Pledges To Use DOJ To Harass People He Can't Actually Prosecute - Above the Law

Ed Martin will not be the U.S. Attorney for D.C., reflecting GOP concerns over his appointment despite his new role at DOJ.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Cuomo quickly touts Trump DOJ probe as NYC mayoral race advantage with new campaign ad

Cuomo positions himself as an opponent to Trump amid criminal investigation, leveraging the narrative to garner support for his mayoral campaign.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Chicago Mayor calls DOJ probe the Trump administration's latest diversity attack

We're not going to be intimidated by the tyranny that's coming from the federal government.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

DOJ investigating Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for possible discrimination in hiring black staff

Considering these remarks, I have authorized an investigation to determine whether the City of Chicago is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination as set forth above.
Black Lives Matter
#ipas-centre
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

DOJ's New Biglaw 'Conflict' Policy: A Masterclass in Retaliation Theater - Above the Law

The DOJ's new policy discourages law firms from challenging the administration by redefining 'conflict of interest' to include litigation against it.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

DOJ Voting Rights Unit Shifts Focus From Ballot Access to Investigating "Fraud"

The DOJ is shifting focus from protecting voting rights to investigating claims of voter fraud, despite its rarity.
#google
fromMarketplace
3 months ago
European startups

Bytes: Week in Review - DOJ pushes Google ad tech sell off, OpenAI cancels for-profit plans and Skype shuts down

fromDigiday
3 months ago
Marketing tech

The Rundown: What Google and the DOJ are proposing for ad tech antitrust remedies

European startups
fromMarketplace
3 months ago

Bytes: Week in Review - DOJ pushes Google ad tech sell off, OpenAI cancels for-profit plans and Skype shuts down

The DOJ seeks to break up parts of Google's ad business, reinforcing its monopoly status in the tech market.
Apple
fromTheregister
3 months ago

If Google is forced to give up Chrome, what happens next?

Google may be forced to sell its Chrome web browser due to ongoing legal pressures from the Department of Justice.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 months ago

The Rundown: What Google and the DOJ are proposing for ad tech antitrust remedies

The DOJ seeks structural remedies to dismantle Google's monopoly, while Google proposes less drastic reforms such as sharing ad data.
Marketing tech
fromAol
3 months ago

US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

The U.S. Justice Department seeks to break up Google's digital ad network by demanding divestiture of its AdX and DFP technologies.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Kristi Noem Claims Democrats Standing Alongside Known Terrorists,' Backs DOJ Probe Into AOC Webinar

Noem supports a DOJ investigation into Ocasio-Cortez for her immigrant rights webinar.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

An exhibit honoring victims of gun violence is taken down at ATF headquarters

The ATF has removed an exhibit honoring victims of gun violence, sparking concern over recognition of such victims.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

DOJ withdraws support for trans woman incarcerated in Georgia

DOJ withdraws support for transgender inmate's access to gender-affirming care, raising concerns over treatment and mental health implications.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Department Of Justice Plays Stupid Lawyer Games Wins Stupid Caption - Above the Law

In the case brought by Perkins Coie against the Trump administration, DOJ contends that an injunction applies only to the agencies specified in the complaint. Perkins Coie cleverly amended its complaint to include every relevant federal agency, resulting in a lengthy 40-page document.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump's justice department appointees remove leadership of voting unit

The Department of Justice is experiencing a drastic shift under Trump appointees, with the civil rights division refocusing from protecting marginalized voters to aligning with presidential priorities.
SF politics
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