The federal lawsuit alleges D.C. policies restricting firearm ownership are unconstitutional. The Justice Department (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia (D.C.) and its Metropolitan…
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DOJ Sues Illinois Over State Laws that Compromise Federal Agents’ Safety
DOJ officials decry the state’s attempts to regulate federal agents and expose them to liability. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Attorney…
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HHS Investigates Elementary School for Vaccination Without Parental Consent
Federal review examines compliance with parental-consent laws, access to minors’ health records, and requirements tied to federally funded health center. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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DOJ Sues More States for Refusing to Turn Over Voter Rolls Required by Federal Law
At least a dozen states are violating the transparency required under federal election law. The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division has filed lawsuits against more states for…
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District Court Terminates Federal Oversight of New Orleans Police Department
The Justice Department recognized the successful reforms made by the New Orleans police department. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has terminated the consent…
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President’s Administration Reaches Agreement with Cornell University
Departments of Justice, Education, and Health finalize settlement addressing discrimination concerns and research funding oversight. The Departments of Justice (DOJ), Education, and Health and Human Services (HHS) have…
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DOJ to Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey
Civil Rights Division to oversee polling sites to uphold transparency and voter protections. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it will monitor polling sites in several California…
Read MoreDOJ Files Suit Against LA County Sheriff for Second Amendment Infringement
The department was found to unreasonably delay decisions on applications for CCW permits. The Department of Justice announced the filing of a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County…
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Justice Department Sues Six States Over Voter Registration Roll Compliance
Federal lawsuits cite failure to provide records required under election laws The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has filed lawsuits against California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York,…
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Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General, Justice Department Civil Rights Division
Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General, Justice Department Civil Rights Division
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