The order pauses the controversial law’s enactment until March 13. A day after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay that would have allowed Texas to…
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Federal Appeals Court Allows Texas Immigration Law to Take Effect
The court granted a temporary stay of a lower court ruling that blocked the law. The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals granted a temporary stay removing the…
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DOJ Charges Current and Former NYCHA Employees with Bribery and Extortion
Attorney General Garland says the crimes are “serious violations of the public trust.“ The Department of Justice arrested 70 current and former employees of the New York City…
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DOJ Updates Rules for Investigators Access to Journalists’ Records
The Justice Department seeks to ensure federal investigations follow the rules. The Justice Department has updated rules that prohibit department personnel from seeking journalists’ records. Prosecutors may only…
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State Department Offers Reward for Information on Ransomware Gang
Officials dismantled the Hive’s computer network, but leaders are unknown and still at large. The Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information about the…
Read MoreDOJ Charges Individuals in Iran’s Oil Trafficking Network
U.S. scrutiny has intensified during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced multiple charges against seven defendants allegedly linked to Iran’s oil trafficking network. While petroleum…
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DOJ Settles Opioid User Discrimination Case with PA Court System
Addicts approved for anti-addiction treatment were not given their prescriptions. The Department of Justice (DOJ) secured an agreement with the Judicial System of Pennsylvania requiring state courts to…
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Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Gaza Aid to Proceed
He denied the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the case. Northern Texas U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk allowed a lawsuit attempting to block federal aid to Gaza…
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Attorney General Garland to Undergo Back Surgery
Official duties will be transferred to Deputy Attorney General Monaco. Attorney General Merrick Garland, who is 71, is scheduled to undergo a “minimally invasive” back surgery this coming…
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DOJ Settles Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Telemarketing Practices
The offending company agrees to a $7 million penalty for selling consumer information. The Department of Justice (DOJ) reached an agreement with Response Tree, LLC, in which the…
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