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#voter-registration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

The DOJ plans to share voter registration data with DHS for citizenship verification, raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
10 hours ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
#higher-education
Law
fromAbove the Law
23 hours ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
#antitrust
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
6 days ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
6 days ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, transitioning her to a private sector role after a 14-month tenure.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
17 hours ago

Pam Bondi's Many, Many, Many Failures

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended in bipartisan disapproval, particularly regarding her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Pam Bondi Speaks Out for First Time After DOJ Ouster: Moving to an Important Private Sector Role I Am Thrilled About'

Pam Bondi is transitioning out of her role as Attorney General, with Todd Blanche temporarily replacing her.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, transitioning her to a private sector role after a 14-month tenure.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
17 hours ago

Pam Bondi's Many, Many, Many Failures

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended in bipartisan disapproval, particularly regarding her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Pam Bondi Speaks Out for First Time After DOJ Ouster: Moving to an Important Private Sector Role I Am Thrilled About'

Pam Bondi is transitioning out of her role as Attorney General, with Todd Blanche temporarily replacing her.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
22 hours ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
#prediction-markets
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
20 hours ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
20 hours ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
fromNextgov.com
21 hours ago

Microsoft expands Copilot agentic tools in government clouds

The Researcher and Analyst agentic capabilities, along with Microsoft's Agent Builder and Copilot Studio publishing, are available for workflows in Government Community Cloud, Government Community Cloud‐High and the Department of Defense cloud.
Roam Research
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first

Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago
US politics

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
Law

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
Washington DC
fromAxios
23 hours ago

Trump to circumvent Congress with order to pay all DHS workers

Trump plans to pay all DHS employees directly, bypassing Congress amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first

Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

Education
fromHoodline
1 day ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Podcast
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Former Trump White House Lawyer: He's 'Insane.' Current Cabinet: [Crickets] - Above the Law

Ty Cobb publicly criticizes Donald Trump, calling him insane and highlighting his erratic behavior on social media.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Feds broke down NYC Council member's door in predawn raid

Federal investigators raided the homes of New York City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister as part of a bribery and fraud investigation.
World news
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people

The EEOC is shifting focus to combat discrimination against all races and sexes, emphasizing legality over diversity initiatives.
Careers
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Top ICE Official Falling Apart Medically Due to Stress of Getting Yelled At

Managing ICE has caused Todd Lyons significant stress, leading to hospital visits and impacting his decision-making ability.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking US politics live

Todd Blanche has been appointed acting attorney general following Pam Bondi's dismissal, continuing Trump's legal agenda and support for law enforcement.
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

The more than 3 million pages of documents include accusations by alleged victims of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse and thousands of emails and photos showing Epstein associated with prominent figures.
Law
#ai-in-law
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago
US news

Judges are increasingly using AI to draft rulings and prepare for hearings

Federal judges increasingly use AI tools for case preparation, improving efficiency and decision-making.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
23 hours ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
SF politics
fromMission Local
22 hours ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Say You Owe Them Money. Trump's DOJ Might Agree.

A class action lawsuit has been filed by Jan. 6 insurrection participants claiming $18 million from the federal government for alleged injuries sustained during the riot.
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

"It's sad, really," said Schwartz's lawyer John Scola. "It's just someone who's trying to do his job, and then, because he didn't basically bow down to the egos of Chell and Kaz, his whole life gets uprooted and he has to endure years of hardship, because these people essentially have a bruised ego."
NYC politics
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
#fbi
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 hours ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Trump's Cozy Transportation Secretary

Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein have lobbied to reverse trucker work hour restrictions, influencing policy and political donations significantly.
Privacy professionals
fromFEDweek
4 days ago

Agencies Need More Complete Guidance on Privacy Considerations of AI Use, Says GAO

GAO identifies gaps in AI guidance, highlighting risks and the need for comprehensive privacy protections in agency implementations.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
Intellectual property law
fromBreaking Defense
6 days ago

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Federal Judge Rita Lin granted a preliminary injunction favoring Anthropic against the US government, halting supply chain risk designations until the lawsuit concludes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
18 hours ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
#department-of-justice
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

This Is Nuts': Trump's Deputy AG Roasted For Bragging About Purging DOJ And FBI

Loyalty to the president is emphasized by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, rejecting partisan actors in the DOJ and FBI.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

This Is Nuts': Trump's Deputy AG Roasted For Bragging About Purging DOJ And FBI

Loyalty to the president is emphasized by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, rejecting partisan actors in the DOJ and FBI.
fromAbove the Law
22 hours ago

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May - Above the Law

I'm incredibly proud of the firm and what we've accomplished in the last year. We had certainly, the year before, a historic year financially, and this year was also historic in being one of our best financial years in history.
Law
#doj
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
#immigration
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
19 hours ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Alex Woodward: How ICE agents have become Donald Trump's own personal police

Donald Trump is using armed ICE officers at airports to pressure Democrats and Republicans regarding the filibuster.
Law
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Law
fromFortune
1 day ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Biglaw To D.C. Circuit: This Isn't Just About Us - It's About Whether The President Can Put Lawyers On A Leash - Above the Law

The fight over Trump-era executive orders targeting Biglaw firms intensifies as firms argue these orders threaten constitutional independence and the rule of law.
US politics
fromEsquire
21 hours ago

The January 6 Crazies Are Now Suing the Cops Who Tried to Stop Them

Several individuals present during the January 6 insurrection are suing police for damages related to injuries sustained during the event.
#justice-department
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago
Law

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

Thousands of federal prosecutors have resigned or been fired under Pam Bondi, who has weaponized the Justice Department for political vendettas.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Law

Op-Ed | It is hard to appreciate how much power the U.S. Justice Department wields | amNewYork

The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary city laws, highlighting tensions between federal and local policies.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | It is hard to appreciate how much power the U.S. Justice Department wields | amNewYork

The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary city laws, highlighting tensions between federal and local policies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Ethically Fraught Four: Our Bracket Challenge Identifies The Four Trump Lawyers Most In Need Of An Ethics Probe - Above the Law

The ATL Madness bracket highlights which Trump administration lawyer deserves bar discipline, emphasizing the role of local licensing authorities in addressing unethical behavior.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Ethically Fraught Four: Our Bracket Challenge Identifies The Four Trump Lawyers Most In Need Of An Ethics Probe - Above the Law

The ATL Madness bracket highlights which Trump administration lawyer deserves bar discipline, emphasizing the role of local licensing authorities in addressing unethical behavior.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

DOJ Strikes Financial Settlement Deal With Ex-Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn

Flynn claimed in his 2023 lawsuit that the FBI and federal prosecutors orchestrated a political witch hunt against him during its investigation into alleged ties between the Trump campaign and Russia in 2016.
Law
US politics
fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

ICE Warehouse Concentration Camps Put on Hold as DHS Corruption Spills Into Full View

DHS has paused its ICE warehouse campaign amid concerns over excessive spending and contract investigations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Justice Department Is Lowering Its Ethical Guardrails - Above the Law

The Justice Department eliminated a policy classifying senior political appointees as 'further restricted' under the Hatch Act, removing safeguards requiring election law enforcers to maintain strict political neutrality.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ Attorney Throws Himself Under The Bus Rather Than Dragging Down Everyone Else - Above the Law

Assistant US attorney Rudy Renfer resigned after filing court briefs containing AI-generated fabricated quotes and false citations, then making misleading statements about the errors to a judge.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ's Defense Of Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders: Look How Many Firms We Scared Into Compliance! - Above the Law

The Trump administration reversed its DOJ retreat and filed an appellate brief defending executive orders targeting major law firms, claiming presidential prerogative shields these orders from judicial review.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Senate confirms Trump's pick for new role of fraud enforcement at Justice Department

Colin McDonald was confirmed as assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement, focusing on government program fraud amid bipartisan support for anti-fraud efforts.
Law
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Department of Justice Drops Defense of Trump's Orders Punishing Law Firms

The DOJ abandoned legal cases against law firms that resisted Trump's executive orders targeting firms representing Democrats, demonstrating that legal resistance to executive overreach can succeed.
fromAxios
1 month ago

DOJ backs down in legal fight with law firms Trump targeted

Our partnership is proud to have stood firm on behalf of its clients. The DOJ's decision to withdraw its appeals makes permanent the rulings of four federal judges that the executive orders targeting law firms were unconstitutional.
Law
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US DoJ drops legal case against law firms that stood up to Trump's executive orders

The Justice Department dropped legal proceedings against four law firms that resisted Trump's retaliatory executive actions targeting firms representing disfavored clients or causes.
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks ago

Punching In: Labor Department Watchdog Pressed on His Future

I'm here on this panel today answering your questions as the inspector general. I hope if you are indeed doing this that you do resign. I am well aware of the Hatch Act. The inspector general is currently heading an investigation into both Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who is accused of committing travel fraud and having an affair with her bodyguard, and the secretary's husband Shawn DeRemer, who allegedly assaulted at least two female department employees.
US politics
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Feels The Squeeze As DHS's Courtroom Pain Sponge - Above the Law

A federal judge threatened contempt charges against the US government three times for violating court orders regarding ICE's unlawful detention of long-term immigrants under a misinterpreted statute.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Does the DOJ Even Know What Justice Means Anymore?

Federal investigators are probing a Minneapolis woman's activist connections while DOJ and the White House shift blame toward activists instead of federal agents.
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