The director of the Oregon state prison system has been chosen for the federal post. This week, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that Colette Peters has been appointed…
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U.S. Marshals Arrest 1,500 Fugitives
Operation North Star seeks to apprehend violent offenders. The Justice Department reported Wednesday that more than 1,500 fugitives, sex offenders, and gang members were arrested in 10 large…
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Attorney General Garland Visits Ukraine
U.S. will aid in prosecuting war crimes, he said. Attorney General Merrick Garland made an unannounced visit to Ukraine Tuesday where he met with Ukrainian Prosecutor General Iryna…
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Attorney General Endorses Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
Senate negotiations still underway. Last week, Attorney General Merrick Garland responded positively to what he has seen of the bipartisan Senate gun-safety proposal. “We do think that at…
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Attorney General Announces Uvalde Shooting Review Team
Experienced officials will visit school and local offices. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced this past week that the Justice Department will be sending a team to review…
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DOJ Unveils New Strategy Against Russian Crime
More rigorous enforcement and communications disruptions included. This past week, the Department of Justice announced a series of measures to address Russia’s criminal actions. The first is by…
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U.S. Government Seizes Russian Yacht
First seizure made by task force REPO. On Monday, the U.S. Government seized a yacht worth $120 million owned by Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg. An ally of President…
Read MoreJustice Department Unveils Crime Fighting Initiatives
Measures focus on gun violence and ghost guns. The Department of Justice launched a National Ghost Gun Enforcement Initiative Thursday ahead of President Biden and Attorney General Garland’s…
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Attorney General Speaks at U.S. Conference of Mayors
Pledges support and commitment to keep the country safe. The U.S. Conference of Mayors took place all last week, hosting a number of seminars and many notable speakers.…
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He also discussed prosecutions for January 6 Capitol incursion. Attorney General Merrick Garland addressed members of the Justice Department in a televised speech that marks the one-year anniversary…
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