Harmeet K. Dhillon

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department for canceling gun permits using 'vague' reasons, potentially violating Second Amendment rights. Pennsylvania law allows local agencies to issue or deny permits based on 'character and reputation,' a practice criticized by gun rights advocates and defended by public safety groups.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into Arizona State University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, alleging the university may have discriminated against students based on race, color, or national origin. ASU denies the allegations, stating it complies with federal law and state policies prohibiting discrimination in public education.

The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into Fairfax County Prosecutor Steve Descano, who is accused of giving lenient deals to illegal immigrants. Virginia Democrats have mixed reactions to the probe, with some dismissing it as a witch hunt and others reserving judgment. The investigation will focus on Descano's plea bargaining and sentencing policies.

The Justice Department has concluded that UCLA's medical school engaged in illegal race-based discrimination in admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over others. The finding follows a year-long federal investigation into the school's diversity-based admissions practices. The Justice Department alleges that the school's focus on selecting minority medical students resulted in lower GPAs and MCAT scores.

The Justice Department found that UCLA's medical school engaged in illegal race-based discrimination in admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over others. The investigation was prompted by a lawsuit from the medical advocacy group Do No Harm. The Justice Department will not allow racism in admissions to continue.

The U.S. Justice Department is demanding 865,000 ballots and election records from Detroit’s 2024 election, threatening legal action if compliance is not met. Michigan officials, including Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett and Attorney General Dana Nessel, have rejected the request, calling it politically motivated and misdirected, as they defend election integrity and voting rights.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is demanding 865,000 ballots and election records from Detroit's 2024 election, threatening legal action if compliance is not met within 14 days. Michigan officials, including Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett and Attorney General Dana Nessel, have rejected the request, calling it politically motivated and asserting that the materials are held by local clerks, not the county office.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving the Department of Justice after President Trump announced her departure, citing her transition to a private sector role. Trump praised her leadership while acknowledging her failure to secure indictments against political rivals and managing the controversial Epstein file releases.