Lawmakers want stronger oversight of troops' housing conditions - Roll Call A bipartisan group of lawmakers filed legislation to create a Military Housing Readiness Council to monitor housing quality. Roll Call · Aug 3, 2022
Jackie Calmes: Donald Trump is dangerously close to proving that presidents are above the law How many times have you heard it? “No one is above the law.” Los Angeles Times · Aug 3, 2022
US Justice Department sues Idaho over abortion ban The DOJ announced the lawsuit on Tuesday, saying the state’s ban would prevent doctors from providing medical treatment. Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2022
US seeks possession of Venezuelan 747 grounded in Argentina The U.S. Justice Department says it is seeking possession of a Venezuelan cargo jet that has been grounded in Argentina since early June because it was previously owned by an Iranian airline that allegedly has ties to terror groups The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
An Idaho abortion law draws a Justice Department lawsuit The DOJ argues that a restrictive new ban conflicts with a federal law that requires doctors to give pregnant women appropriate medical care, including abortion when necessary. WEKU · Aug 2, 2022
Justice department sues Idaho over state’s near-total abortion ban Lawsuit is DoJ’s first piece of litigation aimed at protecting abortion access since the supreme court overturned Roe v Wade The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2022
Justice Department sues Idaho over state’s anti-abortion law in first post-Roe lawsuit First Biden administration lawsuit in wake of Supreme Court’s ruling argues that doctors must be able to perform abortions in an emergency, preempting state law The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Justice Dept. sues over Idaho's abortion law The Justice Department is suing Idaho, arguing that its new abortion law violates federal law because it does not allow doctors to provide medically necessary treatment The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
New book chronicles how America's opioid industry operated like a drug cartel Two Washington Post journalists say pharmaceutical companies collaborated with each other — and with lawyers and lobbyists — to create laws to protect the industry. Their new book is American Cartel. WEKU · Aug 2, 2022
Justice Department sues Idaho over abortion ban - Roll Call The DOJ sues Idaho, saying its abortion ban violates federal law requiring treatment, including abortion, to stabilize a woman's condition. Roll Call · Aug 2, 2022
Texan who prosecutors say “lit the match” of Jan. 6 riot sentenced to more than 7 years in prison Guy Reffitt, a 49-year-old Wylie resident, never entered the Capitol but helped ignite the crowd “into an unstoppable force,” a prosecutor at his trial said. His sentence is the longest given out so far from the Jan. 6 riot. The Texas Tribune · Aug 1, 2022
What would happen if the Jan 6 committee issues a criminal referral for Trump? Committee members have disagreed whether to formally request charges against ex-president The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022
Editorial: Bragg’s bad choice: A prosecutor shines new light on Manhattan DA's Trump decision As Attorney General Merrick Garland and Justice Department professionals ponder charging Donald Trump with felony charges for his apparent crimes related to his failed putsch at the Capitol during the electoral vote count as documented in detail by the Jan. 6 committee, the great grifter has no such fears about… Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022
US begins court battle against publishing giants' merger The U.S. government and publishing titan Penguin Random House are set to exchange opening salvos in a federal antitrust trial The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022
WEKU · Jul 31, 2022 Alleged police misconduct cost Yonkers, N.Y., millions. The complaints kept coming An NPR investigation examined records of payouts by the city and found troubling patterns: Plaintiffs alleged that police often used excessive force. And several officers were repeatedly named.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022 EXPLAINER: Bid to block book merger sets competition fight The biggest U.S. book publisher’s plan to buy the fourth-largest for $2.2 billion represents a key test for the Biden administration's antitrust policy
Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022 Trump can’t be blamed by militia group at Jan. 6 trial, US says Members of a right-wing militia group facing trial on the most serious charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection should be barred from trying to blame former President Donald Trump for their actions, the Justice Department told a judge.
Reuters · Jul 29, 2022 U.S. gives Canadian man life in prison for aiding Islamic State, Justice Dept says The United States on Friday sentenced a Saudi-born Canadian man to life in prison for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State militant group, the Justice Department said.
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022 Jan. 6 panel to share 20 transcripts with Justice Department The House Jan. 6 committee will share 20 of its interview transcripts with the Justice Department as federal prosecutors have been increasingly focused on efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the election
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022 Russian charged with using US groups to spread propaganda The Justice Department says a Russian operative has been charged with using political groups in the United States to advance pro-Russia propaganda
Salon · Jul 29, 2022 OK, Merrick Garland: Time to do your job These hearings have been devastating for Donald Trump. But a big question remains: Will there be consequences?
Los Angeles Times · Jul 28, 2022 Commentary: Garland doesn’t lie — the Justice Department is targeting Trump The report Tuesday from The Washington Post that the Department of Justice’s insurrection investigation is focusing on the conduct of former President Donald Trump was important and reassuring, but it was not particularly surprising.
Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022 Ex-Minneapolis cops Kueng sentenced to 3 years, Thao 3 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights ST. PAUL, Minn. — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced ex-Minneapolis police Officer J. Alexander Kueng to three years in prison and former Officer Tou Thao to 3 1/2 years on criminal civil rights charges related to the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022 Man tied to officer's attack pleads guilty to lesser charges A West Virginia man initially charged with attacking a police officer who died after the U.S. Capitol riot has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor offenses
Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022 Kueng sentenced to 3 years, Thao 3 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights ST. PAUL, Minn. — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced ex-Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng to three years in prison and ex-officer Tou Thao to 3 1/2 years on criminal civil rights charges related to the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.