She will transition to the private sector, and Assistant Attorney General Blanche will serve as acting AG until the Senate confirms the president’s yet-to-be-named nominee. President Donald Trump…
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DOJ Proposes Rule to Expedite Federal Review of State Death Penalty Cases
The attorney general says the proposed rule “will help states achieve the promise of swift and effective justice for victims of capital crimes.” The U.S. Department of Justice…
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President Trump Visits Memphis for Task Force Roundtable
The Memphis Safe Task Force has been addressing rampant crime. President Donald Trump is traveling from Palm Beach, Florida, to Memphis, Tennessee, for a roundtable to discuss the…
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DOJ Announces Dismantling of World’s Largest Hacker Forums
U.S. and global law enforcement seize LeakBase database used for stolen data sales. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the seizure of the cybercrime forum LeakBase during…
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DOJ Charges Man for Attack on MN Congresswoman
The suspect sprayed Representative Omar with liquid from a syringe. The Justice Department announced that charges have been brought against a man who rushed at Representative Ilhan Omar…
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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…
Read MoreICE Arrested Nearly 3,600 in Houston During Shutdown
The agency’s operation ran for roughly 6 weeks to increase public safety and national security. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Houston reported arresting nearly 3,600…
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House Passes Bills to End Cashless Bail in D.C.
Some officials are concerned about government overreach. The House recently passed two bills regarding criminal justice in Washington, D.C., requiring cash bail for certain offenses and repealing a…
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Acting U.S. Attorney Announces Arrest of Suspected Palisades Fire Arsonist
The suspect has been charged with arson and destruction of property. Federal officials announced the arrest of the suspected arsonist behind the Palisades Fire that destroyed parts of…
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House Advances D.C. Youth Offender Bills
Congress proposes lowering the maximum and minimum ages of juvenile prosecution. The House of Representatives passed two bills this week to reduce the maximum and minimum age a…
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