Don Lemon's attorneys seek release of grand jury transcripts in his federal civil rights case, citing recent examples of DOJ grand jury misconduct across the US.
Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismissed lawsuits by the DOJ seeking detailed voter registration data, citing state control over elections and voter privacy concerns. The rulings are part of a pattern of defeats for the Trump administration's attempts to obtain such information from states.
Voting and civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against Alaska elections officials alleging that sharing the state's full voter registration list with the U.S. Department of Justice violates the state constitution. The plaintiffs — League of Women Voters of Alaska and Alaska Black Caucus — claim the handover of personal data including dates of birth, driver's license numbers and partial Social Security numbers violates privacy rights and due process. The lawsuit names Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom and Division Director Carol Beecher as defendants. Alaska is among at least 12 states that have provided detailed voter information to the Trump administration.
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the NFL regarding potential anticompetitive tactics in its media distribution model. The probe examines concerns over consumer costs and market access as the league shifts toward exclusive streaming deals.
