A compromise between acting AG Todd Blanche and two Republican senators regarding a $1.8bn weaponization fund and tax immunity has been criticized by Democrats and legal experts as weak and easily reversible by Donald Trump.
The US Justice Department is increasingly charging protesters with conspiracy for blocking ICE operations, sparking concerns of legal overreach targeting political activists, with over 30 cases in the last year, many involving non-violent civil disobedience.
Freelance reporter Matthew Cole faces a subpoena from the Trump administration regarding his reporting on a secret 2019 US Navy SEAL mission in North Korea. This action is part of the administration's escalating efforts to crack down on leaks, drawing criticism from press freedom advocates and lawmakers.
The Justice Department dismissed a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, initially charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Government lawyers now attribute the damage to "flawed installation" by a contractor, not vandalism, citing new documents received after the indictment.
Former US President Donald Trump publicly disagreed with his own Justice Department's findings that a flawed installation, not vandalism, caused damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Federal prosecutors subsequently moved to drop the case against David Hearn, who had been accused of vandalism.
The Justice Department subpoenaed New York Times freelance journalist Matthew Cole for notes and testimony regarding a 2025 story on a botched 2019 U.S. military operation in North Korea, prompting criticism from The Times and a federal judge over press freedom concerns.
The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence attributing the damage to a flawed contractor installation and rush to complete the project before the America 250 celebration.
Joe Biden's team has dropped a lawsuit, allowing the release of 2017 tapes and transcripts of his conversations with a ghostwriter, potentially shedding light on his mental acuity before presidency.
The US Justice Department under President Donald Trump has withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters, which demanded sources for a report on security concerns regarding a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The NYT challenged the move as press intimidation, citing First Amendment violations, a stance supported by Reporters Without Borders.
The US Justice Department withdrew subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists after a federal judge criticized the move as violating First Amendment protections, highlighting the Trump administration's challenges to press rights.
Donald Trump’s Justice Department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the president flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One, a prosecutor announced at a court hearing.
The US Justice Department under Donald Trump withdrew subpoenas demanding New York Times journalists disclose sources for a report on security concerns regarding a Qatari-donated Air Force One, an action the NYT called a First Amendment violation.
The US Justice Department launched a probe into Harvard University's China-based financial aid programs, investigating potential discrimination against American-citizen students. Harvard denies unlawful discrimination and views Trump administration probes as retaliatory.
The New York Times filed a motion to quash Justice Department subpoenas targeting journalists who reported on security concerns with the new Air Force One. This action escalates a court battle over press freedom and the government's ability to compel reporters to reveal confidential sources in a leak investigation.
The Trump administration filed the first-ever petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996 but dormant until now. The Justice Department seeks to deport an unnamed individual, prompting Chief Judge Joan Ericksen to request more information by Wednesday after a hearing raised questions about the government's legal nexus.
The US Department of Justice announced federal employees can now install TikTok on government devices, reversing a 2022 ban. This decision follows the creation of TikTok USDS Joint Venture, majority-owned by American investors, which revised the app's algorithm and cybersecurity to address national security concerns.
The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns with President Trump's new Air Force One plane. Press advocacy groups, including the National Press Club and White House Correspondents' Association, have condemned the move as an attack on the First Amendment and press freedom.
New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses the DOJ of obstructing access to documents crucial for its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes at his Zorro Ranch. Torrez stated the delay is unreasonable and harms survivor testimony and potential prosecutions.
US lawmakers John Moolenaar and Christopher Smith have requested the Justice Department and FBI investigate vandalism at the June 4th Memorial Museum in El Monte, California. The museum reported that unknown individuals broke in on May 31, spray-painted exhibits, and damaged property, causing serious damage.
Moldova's Constitutional Court has ruled the 1994 law granting special status to Gagauzia unconstitutional. The decision impacts the formation of the Central Election Commission and appointments to law enforcement and justice departments within the autonomous region.
Over 1,200 former Justice Department employees have signed a letter urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, citing a "culture of fear" and alleged unethical practices during his tenure.
Alibaba and its US payment processor, AUS Merchant Services, will pay $600 million to resolve allegations of failing to prevent illegal drug sales on their platforms. The companies agreed to non-prosecution agreements, admitting to violations of the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states settled with Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch over allegations of price-fixing, resulting in $3.3 million in payments and 53 million eggs donated to food banks.
The U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago is reviewing over 1,000 grand jury presentations due to prosecutorial misconduct that led to the dismissal of a high-profile case. The review covers pending and past cases, aiming to ensure ethical conduct and prevent tainted proceedings.
