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Trump Admin Scales Back Justice Department's Public Corruption Unit, Shifts Cases Nationwide: Reports

Prosecutors in the Public Integrity Section, once home to dozens of attorneys, have reportedly been informed that the unit will no longer directly handle investigations or prosecutions.

International Business Times

Justice Department is expected to slash public corruption unit, AP sources say

Prosecutors in the Justice Department section that handles public corruption cases have been told the unit will be being significantly reduced in size, and that its cases will be transferred to U.S. attorney’s offices around the country, according to two people familiar with the matter

The Independent UK

Judge weighing dismissal of NYC mayor's case cancels hearing, suggesting a ruling could be near

The judge weighing the Justice Department’s request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has canceled a hearing scheduled for Friday, indicating a ruling could be imminent

The Independent UK

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DOJ Attorney Fired After Denying Trump Friend Mel Gibson Gun Rights Over Previous Domestic Violence Charges

The Justice Department's former pardon attorney alleges that she was recently fired from her post due to her refusal to reinstate gun ownership rights of actor, director and Trump ally Mel Gibson.

Latin Times

DOJ official dismissed after she refused to reinstate gun rights for Trump ally Mel Gibson: Report

Attorney argued chain of events was highly unusual and went against DOJ protocol

The Independent UK

Guard recovering after being stabbed at a problem-plagued jail in Atlanta

A jail guard is recovering after he was stabbed in the neck over the weekend at a jail in Atlanta that is currently under a federal consent decree

The Independent UK

Justice Department is now investigating soaring egg prices

Federal investigators want to know if producers conspired to raise prices

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Judge deciding whether to let charges drop against NYC Mayor Eric Adams is about to get key advice

A former U.S. solicitor general who was brought in to help a federal judge decide whether to accept a Justice Department request to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to submit written arguments

The Independent UK

Head of FBI New York office says he's retired from the bureau after being ordered to do so

The head of the FBI’s New York field office who was reported to have resisted Justice Department efforts to scrutinize agents who participated in politically sensitive investigations has told coworkers that he has retired from the bureau after being directed to do so

The Independent UK

Trump Celebrates Return of Files From Mar-a-Lago Search: 'Will Someday Be Part of the Trump Presidential Library'

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to celebrate the return of boxes of materials seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate in 2022.

Latin Times

Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youth

A judge has continued to block President Donald Trump’s plan to pull federal funding from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The Independent UK

Senior Federal Prosecutors Demoted In Unprecedented Move

Recent demotions of senior federal prosecutors in the US Justice Department raise concerns of political influence and retaliation, impacting ongoing cases.

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Epstein files released by Pam Bondi - but no bombshell revelations so far

The first files posted on the US Justice Department website have largely been circulating in the public domain for years

Evening Standard

Unsealed Epstein Files Shed Light On Trump's Inner Circle: What Do The Documents Reveal?

The Justice Department released a batch of long-circulating documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting criticism for their lack of new information.

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Should the Charges Against Mayor Adams Now Be Dismissed With Prejudice … Because of Prosecutorial Misconduct?

That's the powerful argument that Mayor Adams's lawyers are making, citing (among other grounds) the leaking of a resignation letter containing "the wildly inflammatory and false accusation that Mayor Adams and his counsel had, in essence, offered a quid to the Department of Justice in exchange for the quo of…

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Judge Criticizes Evolving DOJ Position On Capitol Riot Pardon

Federal judge criticizes Justice Department's changing stance on presidential pardons for Capitol riot defendants, emphasizing the need for clarity and con...

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Justice Department Abandons Cases Alleging Discriminatory Hiring Practices

Justice Department drops cases addressing discriminatory hiring practices in police and fire departments, signaling a shift in government support for diver...

The Independent UK

Justice Department abandoning cases alleging discriminatory police and firefighter hiring

The Justice Department is abandoning Biden administration cases that sought to force police and fire departments to end alleged discriminatory hiring practices, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday

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The Independent UK

Judge criticizes Justice Department's broad reading of Trump's Capitol riot pardons

A federal judge has criticized the Justice Department’s evolving position that a presidential pardon for a Kentucky man who stormed the U.S. Capitol also covers his conviction for illegally possessing guns at his home

Roll Call

Senator presses Justice Department picks on following court orders - Roll Call

Sen. Richard J. Durbin asked Trump picks for Justice Department roles whether elected officials could refuse to obey a federal court order.

The Independent UK

NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims prosecutorial misconduct, asking judge to dismiss criminal case

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a federal judge to toss out the corruption case against him, alleging prosecutorial misconduct, even as the Justice Department seeks dismissal of the charges on the Democrat's behalf

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Justice Department Extends Capitol Riot Pardon To Weapons Charges

Justice Department confirms Capitol riot pardon extends to weapons charges. Some cases excluded. Complexities in determining pardon scope.

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Trump To Suspend Security Clearances For Law Firm Employees

President Trump plans to suspend security clearances for Covington & Burling employees involved in investigations against him, aiming to limit power of pol...

The Independent UK

Prosecutors conclude Army veteran's Capitol riot pardon also covers a separate weapons case

The Justice Department has concluded that a military veteran’s presidential pardon for charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol also extends to his separate conviction for illegally possessing stolen grenades and classified information

Roll Call

Michael Horowitz approaches stormy path in Trump administration - Roll Call

Justice Department watchdog Michael Horowitz is again being asked to wade into the high-profile mesh of politics and federal law enforcement.

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