Complaints of inappropriate force used by Trenton officers spur the probe. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened an investigation into the Trenton Police Department (TPD) and the…
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Administration to Offer Temporary Legal Status for Migrants Separated at Border
The action stems from the settlement of an ACLU lawsuit over policies from the prior administration. President Biden’s administration intends to offer temporary legal status to illegal immigrants…
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U.S. Attorney General Appoints Seven New Attorneys to Advisory Committee
They will offer insights into development of Justice Department policy. Attorney General Merrick Garland recently appointed seven new attorneys to serve on his advisory committee, rounding out the…
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Federal Departments Release Religious Freedom Fact Sheet
The administration makes an effort to counter antisemitism. Seven Cabinet departments recently released fact sheets outlining religious rights violations within their areas of jurisdiction. The Departments of Agriculture,…
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Federal Judge Upholds the Right of Private Firm to Award Exclusive Grants
Denies request for a preliminary injunction blocking private grant program. U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash denied a request to temporarily block venture capitalist grant programs from awarding funding…
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DOJ to Increase Awareness of Religious Rights for Land Use and Prisoners
Will hold the first of many outreach events with informational materials. The Department of Justice has announced that it will host a number of outreach events to educate…
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29 Iranian Entities Sanctioned for Connections to “Morality Police“
Imposed one year after the murder of Mahsa Amini in police custody. The Department of the Treasury recently sanctioned 29 individuals and entities linked to the Iranian regime,…
Read MoreDOJ Concludes Two State Veterans’ Homes Violated the Constitution
Inadequate infection control practices endanger elders and violate the 14th Amendment. The Department of Justice (DOJ) completed an investigation into two state veterans homes in New Jersey, concluding…
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DOJ Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Memphis Police
Allegations of racial profiling and violence The Department of Justice announced that they are opening a civil rights investigation into the City of Memphis and the Memphis Police…
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SCOTUS Upholds Employee Religious Accommodations
The decision was in favor of a former USPS worker who refused to work Sundays. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of religious liberty in the case of…
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