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Trump DOJ Still Trying To Grab E. Jean Carroll By The Process - Above the Law

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US politics

Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges

US politics

How is That Not an Abuse of Power?!' Jonathan Swan Presses Karoline Leavitt On Trump Ordering Investigation of 2020 Election Official

In Trump's Second Term, Retribution Comes in Many Forms

Trump's post-election actions reveal an expansive retribution campaign against perceived enemies, employing various tactics beyond the traditional justice system.

fromemptywheel

2 days ago

US politics

Donald Trump Declares He Should Have Faced Trial - emptywheel

US politics

Trump DOJ Still Trying To Grab E. Jean Carroll By The Process - Above the Law

1 week ago

US politics

Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

US politics

How is That Not an Abuse of Power?!' Jonathan Swan Presses Karoline Leavitt On Trump Ordering Investigation of 2020 Election Official

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Social justice

2 days ago

Texas Ends In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

Texas's policy allowing undocumented students in-state tuition was overturned, as federal law was cited to argue that it discriminated against U.S. citizens.

#trump-administration

Trump Administration's Justice Dept. Firings Prompt a Torrent of Legal Fights

Fired Justice Department lawyers are challenging their dismissals, raising critical questions about executive power and civil service protections under the Trump administration.

fromJust The News

Three federal prosecutors suspended in connection with DOJ's bribery case for NYC Mayor Adams resign

Three federal prosecutors resigned over disputes regarding the federal corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, refusing to compromise their principles.

Right-wing politics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Leubsdorf: Trump's debasement of the Justice Department

Trump's actions have politicized the Justice Department, sacrificing neutrality for personal vendettas.

Alarm at Changes to Justice Dept.'s Civil Rights Office Prompts Exodus'

The Justice Department's civil rights division is experiencing mass departures due to a shift in focus under the Trump administration.

Justice Department Litigators Are Struggling to Defend Trump's Policies in Court

The Trump administration's legal battles reveal deep divisions within the Justice Department, with lawyers struggling to defend indefensible policies.

US politics

Trump pulls nomination of embattled DC US Attorney pick Ed Martin: 'Wasn't getting the support'

Trump withdraws Ed Martin's nomination due to Senate Republican opposition over his past stance on Capitol rioters.

Trump Administration's Justice Dept. Firings Prompt a Torrent of Legal Fights

Fired Justice Department lawyers are challenging their dismissals, raising critical questions about executive power and civil service protections under the Trump administration.

fromJust The News

Three federal prosecutors suspended in connection with DOJ's bribery case for NYC Mayor Adams resign

Three federal prosecutors resigned over disputes regarding the federal corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, refusing to compromise their principles.

Right-wing politics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Leubsdorf: Trump's debasement of the Justice Department

Trump's actions have politicized the Justice Department, sacrificing neutrality for personal vendettas.

Alarm at Changes to Justice Dept.'s Civil Rights Office Prompts Exodus'

The Justice Department's civil rights division is experiencing mass departures due to a shift in focus under the Trump administration.

Justice Department Litigators Are Struggling to Defend Trump's Policies in Court

The Trump administration's legal battles reveal deep divisions within the Justice Department, with lawyers struggling to defend indefensible policies.

US politics

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Trump pulls nomination of embattled DC US Attorney pick Ed Martin: 'Wasn't getting the support'

Trump withdraws Ed Martin's nomination due to Senate Republican opposition over his past stance on Capitol rioters.

The DOJ's Accusations That Harvard Discriminates Against White Men Are Dressed-Up FASORP Talking Points - Above the Law

Harvard Law School is under scrutiny for alleged discrimination against White men and destruction of evidence in an ongoing investigation.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

3 days ago

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Harvard Law Review Whistleblower Hired by Trump

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

3 days ago

The DOJ's Accusations That Harvard Discriminates Against White Men Are Dressed-Up FASORP Talking Points - Above the Law

Harvard Law School is under scrutiny for alleged discrimination against White men and destruction of evidence in an ongoing investigation.

3 days ago

US news

Harvard Law Review Whistleblower Hired by Trump

The DOJ's Apple Ruling Could Spark the Super App Revolution and Redefine Retail

The DOJ ruling against Apple may facilitate the emergence of super apps in the U.S.

US politics

5 days ago

January 6 Rioter Fighting to RETURN Her Trump Pardon

Pamela Hemphill rejects her pardon related to the January 6 Capitol riot, seeking formal certification of her rejection.

Google Is a Monopolist in Online Advertising Tech, Judge Says

Google's monopoly in online advertising technology has been ruled illegal, challenging its market dominance and potentially leading to significant structural changes.

Tech industry

Big Tech's Troubles

The Justice Department is pushing to dismantle Google due to its monopoly in online search, indicating a serious government stance against Big Tech.

fromDigiday

Judge rules against Google in ad tech antitrust case

Google was found guilty of antitrust violations in ad tech markets, mandated to enter a remedies phase with potential sell-off implications.

Google faces September trial over digital ad monopoly as DOJ pushes for breakup

Google faces legal pressure to divest parts of its digital ad business after a judge ruled it operates illegal monopolies.

fromThe Motley Fool

Alphabet (Google) Stock Investors Just Got More Bad News From a Federal Judge | The Motley Fool

Google is accused of operating illegally as a monopoly in both online search and adtech software.

Federal judges have ruled against Google in antitrust cases, indicating serious legal repercussions.

fromAP News

Marketing tech

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

Google Is a Monopolist in Online Advertising Tech, Judge Says

Google's monopoly in online advertising technology has been ruled illegal, challenging its market dominance and potentially leading to significant structural changes.

Tech industry

Big Tech's Troubles

The Justice Department is pushing to dismantle Google due to its monopoly in online search, indicating a serious government stance against Big Tech.

fromDigiday

Judge rules against Google in ad tech antitrust case

Google was found guilty of antitrust violations in ad tech markets, mandated to enter a remedies phase with potential sell-off implications.

Google faces September trial over digital ad monopoly as DOJ pushes for breakup

Google faces legal pressure to divest parts of its digital ad business after a judge ruled it operates illegal monopolies.

fromThe Motley Fool

Alphabet (Google) Stock Investors Just Got More Bad News From a Federal Judge | The Motley Fool

Google is accused of operating illegally as a monopoly in both online search and adtech software.

Federal judges have ruled against Google in antitrust cases, indicating serious legal repercussions.

fromAP News

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

The Justice Department is intensifying efforts to break up Google's digital ad network.

Justice Department cuts to public safety grants leave police and nonprofits scrambling

The Justice Department has dramatically reduced funding for vital anti-crime initiatives, impacting local law enforcement and public safety efforts.

Exclusive | How Trump's DOJ is forcing sanctuary city authorities to help with immigration crackdown

The Justice Department has developed a strategy to enforce deportations by charging illegal migrants with federal crimes, circumventing sanctuary city laws.

fromAdvocate.com

LGBT

Nevada man used antigay slur in death threats to U.S. senator

A Las Vegas man was sentenced to three years for issuing death threats to two U.S. senators and their families.

fromThe Mercury News

Black Lives Matter

DOJ names Richmond cops who killed man holding empty sheath

Two Richmond police officers shot and killed a man during a February standoff after he allegedly charged at them with a sheath mistaken for a knife.

Justice Department cuts to public safety grants leave police and nonprofits scrambling

The Justice Department has dramatically reduced funding for vital anti-crime initiatives, impacting local law enforcement and public safety efforts.

Exclusive | How Trump's DOJ is forcing sanctuary city authorities to help with immigration crackdown

The Justice Department has developed a strategy to enforce deportations by charging illegal migrants with federal crimes, circumventing sanctuary city laws.

fromAdvocate.com

LGBT

Nevada man used antigay slur in death threats to U.S. senator

fromThe Mercury News

Black Lives Matter

DOJ names Richmond cops who killed man holding empty sheath

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#boeing

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Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

Boeing will resolve allegations of misleading regulators by paying $1.1 billion, avoiding criminal prosecution while seeking to finalize the deal.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes in justice department deal

Boeing reaches a deal to avoid criminal prosecution by paying over $1.1 billion, including compensation for crash victims' families.

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

Day Around the Bay: Officials Say Stay Out of Water at Ocean Beach Over the Weekend

Boeing strikes a $1.1 billion deal to avoid prosecution over deadly crashes, facing backlash from victims' families.

Boeing reaches deal to avoid criminal charges over deadly 737 Max crashes

The Justice Department dropped the criminal case against Boeing, allowing the company to avoid felony charges in exchange for a $1 billion investment in safety programs.

fromeuronews

Justice Dept. reaches tentative deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes

Boeing avoids criminal prosecution in exchange for substantial financial compensation to crash victims' families and the government.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

Boeing will resolve allegations of misleading regulators by paying $1.1 billion, avoiding criminal prosecution while seeking to finalize the deal.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes in justice department deal

Boeing reaches a deal to avoid criminal prosecution by paying over $1.1 billion, including compensation for crash victims' families.

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

Day Around the Bay: Officials Say Stay Out of Water at Ocean Beach Over the Weekend

Boeing strikes a $1.1 billion deal to avoid prosecution over deadly crashes, facing backlash from victims' families.

Boeing reaches deal to avoid criminal charges over deadly 737 Max crashes

The Justice Department dropped the criminal case against Boeing, allowing the company to avoid felony charges in exchange for a $1 billion investment in safety programs.

fromeuronews

Justice Dept. reaches tentative deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes

Boeing avoids criminal prosecution in exchange for substantial financial compensation to crash victims' families and the government.

more#boeing

JUST IN: Trump DOJ Charges Woman Who Spit On Top Official

Fisher, 32, was arrested shortly after the incident. The DOJ on Wednesday charged her with assaulting a federal official, citing Martin's formal nomination to a top department post.

Washington DC

#biden-administration

Justice Dept. to drop police reform deals with Minneapolis, Louisville

The Justice Department is abandoning police-accountability agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville, shifting focus under new leadership.

fromTruthout

Black Lives Matter

Trump's DOJ Shuts Down Police Reform Cases Sparked by Floyd, Taylor Deaths

fromFast Company

Black Lives Matter

DOJ abandons police reform lawsuits in cities at heart of BLM protests

US news

Justice Department revokes Biden-era protections for reporters in leak investigations

Black Lives Matter

DOJ dismisses high-profile Biden-era civil rights lawsuits against police departments

Justice Dept. to drop police reform deals with Minneapolis, Louisville

The Justice Department is abandoning police-accountability agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville, shifting focus under new leadership.

Black Lives Matter

fromTruthout

Trump's DOJ Shuts Down Police Reform Cases Sparked by Floyd, Taylor Deaths

The Justice Department will dismiss police investigations initiated during Biden's presidency, impacting accountability efforts in police misconduct cases.

Black Lives Matter

fromFast Company

DOJ abandons police reform lawsuits in cities at heart of BLM protests

The Justice Department is reversing Biden-era initiatives aimed at police reform, signaling a major policy shift in federal oversight of law enforcement.

Justice Department revokes Biden-era protections for reporters in leak investigations

The Justice Department rescinded a policy protecting journalists in leak investigations, enabling subpoenas and testimonies from reporters.

The shift marks a return to aggressive leak investigations similar to past administrations.

more#biden-administration

Black Lives Matter

DOJ dismisses high-profile Biden-era civil rights lawsuits against police departments

Justice Dept. investigating Cuomo over pandemic testimony: AP source

The Justice Department is investigating Andrew Cuomo over alleged false statements regarding his COVID-19 pandemic management.

NYC politics

G.O.P. Leader Asks Attorney General Pam Bondi to Prosecute Andrew Cuomo

Justice Dept. investigating Cuomo over pandemic testimony: AP source

The Justice Department is investigating Andrew Cuomo over alleged false statements regarding his COVID-19 pandemic management.

NYC politics

G.O.P. Leader Asks Attorney General Pam Bondi to Prosecute Andrew Cuomo

more#andrew-cuomo

#police-accountability

How will the Trump administration handle police who sexually abuse kids?

Federal intervention in police misconduct cases is rare but essential for accountability.

Black Lives Matter

Trump administration dismisses police investigations in several cities, including Minneapolis

How will the Trump administration handle police who sexually abuse kids?

Federal intervention in police misconduct cases is rare but essential for accountability.

more#police-accountability

Black Lives Matter

Trump administration dismisses police investigations in several cities, including Minneapolis

3 more prosecutors resign over corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The federal corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams ended, but significant controversy and prosecutor resignations continue due to alleged Justice Department pressure.

NYC politics

Jake Tapper Highly Skeptical of Fox Host Rumored To Be Trump Nominee: Jeanine Pirro, With All Due Respect'

fromwww.esquire.com

NYC politics

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver Arrested Outside Immigrantion Detention Center

fromMSNBC.com

3 more prosecutors resign over corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The federal corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams ended, but significant controversy and prosecutor resignations continue due to alleged Justice Department pressure.

NYC politics

Jake Tapper Highly Skeptical of Fox Host Rumored To Be Trump Nominee: Jeanine Pirro, With All Due Respect'

fromwww.esquire.com

NYC politics

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver Arrested Outside Immigrantion Detention Center

GOP senators demand swift action against Biden-era ATF bureaucrats who allegedly 'defrauded taxpayers' of $20M - and still work for federal govt.

Republican senators have urged accountability for ATF officials accused of misclassifying administrative roles to fraudulently obtain law enforcement pay and benefits.

DOJ to investigate Muslim-led development targeted by Texas GOP, senator says

The Justice Department will investigate claims concerning a real estate project near a prominent mosque in North Texas amidst accusations of discrimination.

#political-appointments

fromLos Angeles Times

A Trump-appointed Californian shakes up civil rights unit at the Justice Department

California senators demand accountability from the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division leadership over proposed systematic changes that threaten civil rights protections.

Washington DC

Weaponization czar Ed Martin quietly probed Russiagate foes for months, teases 'No limit to the targets'

fromLos Angeles Times

A Trump-appointed Californian shakes up civil rights unit at the Justice Department

California senators demand accountability from the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division leadership over proposed systematic changes that threaten civil rights protections.

more#political-appointments

Washington DC

Weaponization czar Ed Martin quietly probed Russiagate foes for months, teases 'No limit to the targets'

Black Lives Matter

Justice Dept. Investigates Minnesota Prosecutor Office Over Race Policy

Justice Department investigates Hennepin County's plea deal policy for potential illegal racial considerations.

Healthcare

Aetna, Humana sued by feds over alleged Medicare kickback scheme

The Justice Department has accused major health insurers of paying kickbacks to brokers for steering patients into their Medicare Advantage plans.

Attorney General Lifts Ban on Subpoenaing Reporters' Notes in Leak Investigations

The Justice Department has reinstated regulations allowing the pursuit of reporters' records in leak investigations, reversing prior protections.

Privacy professionals

Justice Department says it will resume practice of obtaining reporters' records in leak inquiries

The Justice Department is enhancing measures against unauthorized disclosures to journalists.

Attorney General Lifts Ban on Subpoenaing Reporters' Notes in Leak Investigations

The Justice Department has reinstated regulations allowing the pursuit of reporters' records in leak investigations, reversing prior protections.

Privacy professionals

Justice Department says it will resume practice of obtaining reporters' records in leak inquiries

Judge Rejects Efforts to Free F.B.I. Informant Who Lied About Hunter Biden

The judge denied the DOJ's request to release an ex-FBI informant due to unchanged circumstances and flight risk concerns.

Luigi Mangione's top federal prosecutor in NY is recused in mystery shake-up in death penalty case

Jay Clayton, the prosecutor in Luigi Mangione's case, has been recused, complicating the proceedings as the Justice Department seeks the death penalty.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Castro Valley man sold U.S. Army software to China, but his employer won't be prosecuted because it turned him in

A criminal who compromised our national security was brought to justice because his employer caught him and immediately turned him in, said Sue Bai, head of the department's National Security Division.

US news

fromwww.dailynews.com

Ex-Justice Department prosecutor from California challenges White House firing after Laura Loomer post

Schleifer's firing was unprecedented, allegedly for political reasons, challenging the integrity of the justice system.

US politics

3 federal prosecutors assigned to Eric Adams case resign, say they won't admit to 'wrongdoing'

Three prosecutors resigned over alleged pressure to admit wrongdoing in the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Three Prosecutors in Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Resign

Federal prosecutors resigned in protest against Justice Department pressure to drop bribery charges against Mayor Eric Adams.

Three more prosecutors resign in aftermath of dismissal of case against NYC mayor

Three federal prosecutors resigned, citing pressure to admit wrongdoing linked to the dismissed corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

Three more prosecutors resign in aftermath of dismissal of case against NYC mayor

Federal prosecutors resigned due to pressure to admit wrongdoing in a dismissed corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

3 federal prosecutors assigned to Eric Adams case resign, say they won't admit to 'wrongdoing'

Three federal prosecutors resigned during an investigation into their handling of the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams, citing pressure to accept wrongdoing.

fromBloomberglaw

Adams Prosecutors Resign, Saying DOJ Asked Them to 'Confess'

Three federal prosecutors resigned over pressure to admit wrongdoing in a corruption case against NY Mayor Eric Adams.

fromAol

3 federal prosecutors assigned to Eric Adams case resign, say they won't admit to 'wrongdoing'

Three prosecutors resigned over alleged pressure to admit wrongdoing in the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Three Prosecutors in Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Resign

Federal prosecutors resigned in protest against Justice Department pressure to drop bribery charges against Mayor Eric Adams.

Three more prosecutors resign in aftermath of dismissal of case against NYC mayor

Three federal prosecutors resigned, citing pressure to admit wrongdoing linked to the dismissed corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

Three more prosecutors resign in aftermath of dismissal of case against NYC mayor

Federal prosecutors resigned due to pressure to admit wrongdoing in a dismissed corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

3 federal prosecutors assigned to Eric Adams case resign, say they won't admit to 'wrongdoing'

Three federal prosecutors resigned during an investigation into their handling of the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams, citing pressure to accept wrongdoing.

fromBloomberglaw

Adams Prosecutors Resign, Saying DOJ Asked Them to 'Confess'

Three federal prosecutors resigned over pressure to admit wrongdoing in a corruption case against NY Mayor Eric Adams.

Justice Dept. Tries to Use Executive Privilege to Muzzle Fired Pardon Attorney

The Justice Department is attempting to block a former lawyer's congressional testimony regarding gun rights restoration for Mel Gibson.

Washington Nationals

Trump DOJ Opens Door to Reversing Peter Navarro's Criminal Conviction

The DOJ is reevaluating Peter Navarro's contempt conviction, focusing on executive privilege.

Navarro's defense was rejected previously, but DOJ's reconsideration could change the legal landscape.

Justice Dept. Tries to Use Executive Privilege to Muzzle Fired Pardon Attorney

The Justice Department is attempting to block a former lawyer's congressional testimony regarding gun rights restoration for Mel Gibson.

Washington Nationals

Trump DOJ Opens Door to Reversing Peter Navarro's Criminal Conviction

The DOJ is reevaluating Peter Navarro's contempt conviction, focusing on executive privilege.

Navarro's defense was rejected previously, but DOJ's reconsideration could change the legal landscape.

more#executive-privilege

Cars

The Justice Department has charged a 19-year-old for 'firebombing' Cybertrucks at a Tesla dealership

Teen charged for firebombing Cybertrucks amid protests against Tesla and Elon Musk's government involvement.

Fourth Circuit To DOJ: Bro, Do You Even Law? - Above the Law

Are they letting ChatGPT draft now? Are they really this ignorant about the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure? The case involves the Maryland man wrongly deported to Nayib Bukele's gulag.

Law

Privacy professionals

Climate activists were hacked. There was a link between the victims and an alleged attacker

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a hacking campaign targeting climate activists linked to ExxonMobil and its lobbyist DCI Group.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Air Force Academy Stops Considering Class Diversity in Admissions Process

The Air Force Academy has discontinued considering race, gender, or ethnicity in admissions, shifting focus to a more merit-based evaluation process.

US news

Education and Justice Depts. Form Title IX Investigative Team

From day one, the Trump Administration has prioritized enforcing Title IX to protect female students and athletes. Traditionally, our Office for Civil Rights takes months, even years, to complete Title IX investigations.

Women in technology

Washington DC

fromtime.com