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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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DOJ Charges Man in North Carolina Light Rail Murder
The president’s administration highlights crime policies in Charlotte by bringing federal charges. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal charge against a North Carolina repeat offender who…
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President Trump Sends National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee
The president said the city is “deeply troubled” and that they would address crime the way they did in D.C. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he…
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State Department Offers $11 Million for Information on Alleged Hacker
An unsealed indictment from New York U.S. attorney accuses Volodymyr Tymoshchuk of several ransomware schemes. The State Department recently revealed an indictment against alleged Ukrainian hacker Volodymyr Viktorovych…
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DHS Partners with Louisiana to Expand ICE Detention Capacity
New agreement adds over 400 beds at Louisiana State Penitentiary for individuals in ICE custody. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reached an agreement with the state…
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