The Justice Department is suing the state of Texas in an attempt to block the enforcement of a strict abortion law.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland orders halt to federal executions
The DOJ must ensure everyone in the federal criminal justice system is afforded Constitutional rights and treated fairly and humanely, Garland said.
Did Trump break the law? President’s call to Georgia’s Raffensperger spurs demand for criminal investigation
President Trump made an hour-long phone call apparently seeking to strong-arm Georgia officials to overturn election results, which may be illegal.
AG Barr: No reason to name special counsels to investigate Hunter Biden or election fraud
Attorney General Barr distanced himself from Trump saying he saw no cause for appointing special counsels to investigate Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden.
Attorney General William Barr resigns after recent clashes with Trump, still defends president
William Barr, who has served as President Donald Trump’s most effective shield and advocate for broad presidential authority, is leaving before Christmas.
Hunter Biden inquiry now weighs on president-elect’s looming attorney general nomination
The investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes represents first test of Joe Biden’s pledge to guard the Justice Department from White House influence.
President Trump pardons ex-natl security adviser Michael Flynn; ends three-year legal odyssey
Michael Flynn pleaded guilty three years ago to lying about his conversations with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak.
Iran, Russia obtained voter registration info to sow confusion in presidential election, US officials say
Director National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Iran sought to sow unrest in the U.S. in an attempt to damage President Donald Trump.
‘Perfect storm’: Defund the police, COVID-19 lead to biggest police budget cuts in decade
Nearly half of 258 police agencies surveyed this month are reporting that funding has already been slashed or is expected to be reduced.
Judge in Michael Flynn case delaying decision on DOJ request to abandon prosecution
The judge in the Michael Flynn case is delaying a decision on the Justice Department’s request to abandon prosecution.