Department of Justice

The Department of Justice launched an investigation into the College of William & Mary to assess potential violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regarding alleged race-based criteria in scholarships. The DOJ stated that offering opportunities or benefits based on a student's skin color is illegal, and they are examining specific programs like the Holmes Scholars program for under-represented backgrounds and scholarship offerings appearing exclusive to HBCU graduates.

The Dodgers' owner, Mark Walter, faces scrutiny over his businesses due to investigations involving several authorities. These probing bodies include the Department of Justice, the SEC, and various state insurance regulators. As a result, the ownership stakes for Walter are highly significant.

Gun rights advocates are celebrating a recent ruling that makes it easier to obtain suppressors and certain weapons, which one lawmaker called the "greatest restoration" of Second Amendment rights. This change resulted from reducing the tax on items like silencers from $200 under the National Firearms Act of 1934 to $0 in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The ruling prompted activists to argue that the resulting registration requirement was unconstitutional.

The Department of Justice is focusing on pursuing small-time fraud cases. Reporter Devlin Barrett will explain the reasons behind this decision, including what the current focus means for handling larger fraud investigations at the department.

In St. Paul, the State Supreme Court denied the City Council’s request to stop the “Tenants Right to Repair In Residential Rental Property” ballot initiative. Separately, Rod Stewart canceled his Sept. 1 State Fair show due to a coronary procedure, and Kyler Murray was announced as QB1 for the Vikings season.

An Oklahoma teenager accused of sexually assaulting two girls walked free after pleading guilty to 11 counts; the case was dismissed by operation of law when he reached age 19. Rachel Bussett, an attorney representing a victim's family, announced they are moving toward civil litigation while also pursuing federal involvement regarding alleged child sexual abuse material on his phone.

A U.S. federal judge approved the Department of Justice's decision to dismiss a criminal probe. The investigation had been concerning graft charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.

The push to charge Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress presents 'incredibly messy' choices for prosecutors from the Department of Justice. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved a criminal referral, citing that Fauci asserted his Fifth Amendment rights 111 times during a hearing.

Todd Blanche was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as attorney general, following President Donald Trump's agreement to drop a controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund proposal. The confirmation followed an intense period of debate, highlighted by Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins joining Democrats in opposing him. Blanche needed a simple majority and was confirmed 50-49.

A federal judge lifted a stay on the termination of Temporary Protected Status for between 330,000 to 350,000 Haitians, requiring compliance with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The order allows the removal of their legal status and potential deportation, despite ongoing legal arguments regarding racial discrimination. The remaining claim focuses on whether the decision to end TPS was based on racial animus.

A federal judge dismissed a seditious conspiracy case against members of the Oath Keepers at the Trump administration’s request, criticizing the Justice Department for absolving the defendants. The dismissal, following the Biden administration’s vacating of convictions, closes the book on Jan. 6 cases affected by Trump’s pardons.

The New Mexico Attorney General has sued the Department of Justice to obtain unredacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein, stating they are necessary for investigating his alleged crimes in the state. The lawsuit seeks to compel the release of documents to support the state's ongoing probe.

The New Mexico attorney general has sued the Department of Justice to obtain unredacted Epstein files he claims are essential for investigating Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes in the state.

The New Mexico attorney general has sued the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release unredacted Epstein files, which he claims are necessary for investigating Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes in the state.

The New Mexico attorney general has sued the Department of Justice to obtain unredacted Epstein files necessary for investigating Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes in the state. The lawsuit seeks to compel the release of documents to support the state's ongoing probe.

A federal judge lifted a stay on ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 330,000 to 350,000 Haitians, complying with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Trump administration to revoke their legal status. The decision opens the way for deportations, while legal challenges over racial discrimination claims continue.

The Department of Justice sent election monitors to Michigan, specifically visiting a polling location in Detroit. Detroiters voted at Bagley Elementary during the 2026 primary election, and no significant incidents occurred.

The Department of Justice indicted Taj Tarsha, founder of crypto startup Few and Far, for securities and wire fraud, alleging he stole $10 million from investors and spent the funds on personal expenses like a Miami condo, gambling, and a DJ hobby. The project, marketed as a decentralized NFT marketplace, never delivered a functional product, and the FAR token lost nearly all its value after launching two years late.

The state of New Mexico has sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging that the federal government has blocked its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes. The lawsuit was filed to challenge these alleged obstructions.

Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the Justice Department's attempts to obtain sensitive voter information, including cases in Colorado, California, and Rhode Island. The DOJ has sued 30 states and D.C. to access voter records under the Civil Rights Act of 1960, but judges have ruled the department lacks authority for such demands. Over 20 cases have dismissed the DOJ's claims, with some judges calling the requests 'unprecedented and illegal.'

The state of New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging they obstructed the state's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes at a ranch in New Mexico. The lawsuit claims the federal government's refusal to share information harms victims and undermines efforts to hold Epstein's associates accountable, as New Mexico is among the few jurisdictions still pursuing justice for Epstein's alleged crimes.

A federal judge lifted a stay on ending temporary protections for up to 350,000 Haitians in the U.S., following a Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Trump administration to revoke their legal status. The decision aligns with a 6-3 Supreme Court opinion dismissing claims courts could review the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians.

President Donald Trump criticized Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a 'Communist' and alleging widespread voter fraud in Wayne County without evidence. El-Sayed advanced to the Democratic nomination after a narrow primary victory over Rep. Haley Stevens, while the Department of Justice announced plans to send poll watchers to monitor voting in Detroit and other areas. Trump claimed Republicans would face 'fake mail-in ballots' in the November election.

The article discusses the transfer of responsibilities for administering the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and civil rights enforcement from the U.S. Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, arguing these moves risk weakening protections for students with disabilities. A Senate committee recently voted to oppose some of these transfers, highlighting concerns about delays in addressing educational rights violations.

A judge granted the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the final prosecution in the January 6 attack. The Trump administration hired a man convicted in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol for a job in the Pentagon's policy office.

A judge has granted the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the final prosecution related to the January 6 attack. The Trump administration has provided a position in the Pentagon's policy office to an individual convicted in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

A judge has granted the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the final prosecution related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Trump administration has given a job in the Pentagon's policy office to a man convicted in the riot.

The Department of Justice deployed election monitors to four Michigan cities for Primary Election Day to ensure federal law compliance. The NAACP aims to prevent these monitors from disrupting the election process.

A federal judge has 'reluctantly' granted the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the final remaining prosecution related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The dismissal concludes the last active legal case stemming from the Capitol breach.

Senator Susan Collins opposes Trump's acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation, citing concerns about the Department of Justice's politicization and specific actions like approving audit protections for Trump's family and the anti-weaponization fund. Her stance jeopardizes Blanche's path to confirmation as Republicans can only afford one more lost vote.

Senator Susan Collins opposes Todd Blanche's confirmation as acting Attorney General, citing concerns over his actions eroding DOJ independence, including approving audit protections for Trump's family and supporting an anti-weaponization fund. Collins' opposition complicates Trump's efforts to confirm Blanche, with Republican leaders needing to secure remaining votes amid skepticism from other GOP senators.

Federal election monitors from the Department of Justice are visiting polling locations in Metro Detroit during the primary election. Voters in Michigan are deciding candidates for governor and U.S. senator, with FOX 2 reporters covering ballot counting in Huntington Place and Hamtramck.

The LAUSD school board planned to vote on firing former Superintendent Alberto Carvalho for cause before his resignation in June. Newly released letters accuse him of policy violations related to unreported gifts, outside payments, and IT bypassing, with his legal team contesting the claims as a political attack.

An FBI Supervisory Special Agent is accused of stealing $925,426.07 in seized cryptocurrencies from an 'adversarial nation' by transferring funds to personal wallets. The agent confessed to a Department of Justice employee and was fired from the FBI on July 31. Court documents describe the evidence against him as strong, with charges carrying up to 10 years of incarceration each.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has deployed monitors to Michigan poll sites, prompting lawmakers to accuse the effort of having a partisan motive. Lawmakers expressed concerns amid former President Trump's longstanding allegations of election fraud, even though FBI poll monitoring is not a new practice.

The DOJ has charged 19 individuals in Philadelphia with $4 million in Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Federal and state authorities are expanding the Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to the area to target such fraud.

OpenAI agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle Justice Department allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers by favoring temporary visa holders for jobs. The settlement requires OpenAI to post jobs publicly, accept electronic applications, and train staff, with $1.2 million in penalties and $2 million allocated for eligible workers. OpenAI disputes the DOJ's findings but reached the agreement to resolve the matter and continue its PERM program.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination. Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a contempt vote following a hearing on Capitol Hill.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison attended President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and sought DOJ approval for his Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) deal. Now facing a lawsuit from 12 Democratic states, Ellison published an op-ed distancing himself from partisan politics and defending the merger as necessary to compete with tech giants like Netflix and Amazon.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche submitted a written assurance rescinding the administration’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, securing support from Senate Judiciary Committee members John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. The move addressed concerns about the fund potentially funding pardoned Jan. 6 defendants and an IRS settlement provision, enabling Blanche’s nomination to advance.