DOJ Pledges To Investigate, as Attacks on Asian Americans Increase
"The United States is currently facing unprecedented challenges, some of which are fueling increased bigotry and hatred."
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DOJ Revives Probe Into George Floyd’s Death: Report
The Times cited two people with direct knowledge of the investigation.
US Deports Former Nazi Guard Living in Tennessee: He Claimed He Was Only Following Orders
"You're forcing me out of my home."
Wife of Mexico Drug Cartel Chief El Chapo Is Arrested in Virginia: US Justice Dep’t
A lawyer for Coronel could not immediately be identified.
Biden’s Attorney General Nominee Garland Vows to Prioritize Civil Rights
The Justice Department's mission to enforce the 1957 Civil Rights Act "remains urgent because we do not yet have equal justice," said Garland, whose c…
US Charges Three North Koreans in $1.3 Billion Hacking Spree
The Justice Department also alleged that the trio participated in the creation of the destructive WannaCry 2.0 ransomware - which hit Britain's Nation…
WH Press Secretary Pressed on Whether Biden Would Support a Prosecution of Trump
"The president is committed to having an independent Justice Department that will make their own decisions about the path forward."
Charges Dropped Against Amy Cooper Who Falsely Accused Black Man in Central Park
After "a thorough & honest inquiry," the charge was dismissed, attorney Robert Barnes said on Twitter.
Explainer: Trump’s Acts as President Are ‘Fair Game’ for Criminal Charges
Trump, a Republican, has said the probes are politically motivated.
US Justice Department Asks Most Trump-Appointed Prosecutors To Resign
"We are committed to ensuring a seamless transition."
Senate Democrats Seek February Hearing for Attorney General Nominee Garland
"There is simply no justification to object to a Feb. 8 hearing."
DOJ Inspector General To Probe Whether Any Current or Former Officials Tried To Overturn the Election
"The investigation will encompass all relevant allegations that may arise that are within the scope of the OIG's jurisdiction."
Trump Asked Justice Department To Go To Supreme Court To Overturn Election: Journal
The plan to oust Rosen was first reported by the New York Times.
Acting AG Rosen Stepping Down as Trump Administration Ends
He took the reins of the Justice Department after Barr announced he would step down on Dec. 23.
US Senator Burr Says Justice Department Has Ended Probe of His Stock Trades
"The case is now closed."
Internal Watchdog To Probe How Justice Department Prepared Before Capitol Riots
"We have to separate the aspirational from the intentional and determine."
Washington To Close Metro Stations, Delta Bans Guns To DC Ahead of Inauguration
In Washington, the perimeter of a high fence surrounding the Capitol was pushed out to encompass the U.S. Supreme Court and the Library of Congress.
Arrested Capitol Rioters Had Guns and Bombs, Everyday Careers and Olympic Medals
Most of the cases filed against rioters so far were for less serious offenses involving being inside the Capitol illegally, and many defendants were r…
Man With ‘Camp Auschwitz’ Sweatshirt, Olympic Swimmer Charged Over Capitol Riots
The sweatshirt also bore a skull and crossbones and the words "Work Brings Freedom" - echoing the German slogan atop the main gate at the original Aus…
US Executes First Woman on Federal Death Row in Nearly Seven Decades
Federal executions had been on pause for 17 years and only three men had been executed by the federal government since 1963.