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Trump DOJ Fights Appeals Court To Keep Key Redactions Secret in Epstein Files

The US Department of Justice is appealing a judge's order to unredact documents from the Epstein files, citing victim protection concerns. The case involves allegations against Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

TikTok's $400 Million Privacy Settlement with DOJ: What Actually Changes for Parents

TikTok will pay $400M in a child-privacy case, but parents get no payout. Here's what changed, what's still pending, and what to check today.

Latin Times · Aug 22

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy

TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice. This resolution addresses allegations of violating federal children's privacy laws. The company will pay $300 million immediately and $100 million later. This action follows a 2024 lawsuit concerning data collection practices. The settlement aims to protect…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Justice Department Finds 'Unbroken Pattern' of Sexual Abuse in Two California Women's Prisons

A Justice Department report documents California's failure to protect incarcerated women from sexual assault going back decades.

Reason · Aug 20

Ex-DOJ Attorney Says Antisemitism Probes at Harvard, Brown and Columbia Were Decided Before Evidence Was In

A former DOJ lawyer says political appointees predetermined antisemitism probes at Harvard, Brown and Columbia before evidence was reviewed.

Latin Times · Aug 20

Epstein Victim Claims Secret Tapes Show Donald Trump in Alleged Sexual Encounters With 'Many Girls' in Court Files

Newly released DOJ records implicate Trump in Epstein-related allegations, with survivors and lawmakers demanding full transparency. Disputed claims of secret tapes add complexity to the ongoing controversy.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

DOJ's Record 1,000 Poll-Monitor Plan Meant for the Midterms Just Had Its Miami-Dade Trial Run

DOJ plans a record 1,000 poll monitors for November. Four attorneys watched Miami-Dade's primary Tuesday. What's confirmed, what's disputed.

Latin Times · Aug 19

US charges 17 Iranians over hacking campaign targeting 144 universities, firms

The US Department of Justice charged 17 Iranians over an alleged years-long cyber campaign that targeted universities, private companies and government agencies, with the group accused of stealing more than 31 terabytes of academic data and intellectual property.

The Times of India · Aug 19

Delaware becomes the 12th state to enact a state-level voting rights act

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

DOJ plans record election monitor deployment for midterms

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The Independent UK · Aug 18