Justice Department

An Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members in the nation’s capital last year was hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail. The Justice Department requested access to his medical records following his hospitalization.

Sen. Adam Schiff is initiating a congressional inquiry to investigate the Justice Department's decision to close a criminal probe into bacteria-tainted infant formula. The inquiry aims to determine the reasons behind the probe's termination.

The Justice Department has issued a warning to election administrators nationwide, stating they could face federal criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to register or cast ballots.

The FBI and Justice Department are investigating the Argentine Football Association's financial operations in the United States. TourProdEnter LLC, which managed at least $260m of association revenue, is a key vehicle in the probe. Roughly $57m was directed to entities with unclear economic purposes.

Philadelphia’s gun carry license revocations increased nearly 2.5 times over five years, with 2,200 revoked in 2023 compared to over 800 in 2021. The Justice Department is investigating whether vague criteria were used, while a local group, the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, had licenses revoked after a verbal clash with police. A proposed bill aims to bar revocations based on 'character and reputation.'

The Trump administration is pressuring states to alter election practices by threatening federal funding cuts and prosecution for noncompliance, including removing noncitizens from voter rolls. The Justice Department sent letters to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, while FEMA linked antiterrorism grants to election-related requirements.

The Trump administration is pressuring states to alter election practices by threatening federal funding cuts and criminal prosecution for officials who do not remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The Justice Department sent letters to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, while a FEMA grant program ties funding to compliance with election-related requirements.

A federal audit found Ramsey County failed to meet requirements for a nearly $3 million Justice Department grant intended to upgrade first responder radios and generators. The county lacked required policies and did not use a competitive process for generators, leading to $273,000 in questioned costs. The Justice Department’s grant office will determine if repayment is required, and auditors recommended improving grant administration and financial management.

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has sued California and Virginia over gun laws, marking an unprecedented effort to enforce Second Amendment rights. The lawsuits target specific firearm restrictions in these states and aim to establish broader constitutional precedent through coordinated legal challenges.

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is suing California and Virginia over gun laws, marking an unprecedented effort to expand Second Amendment protections. The department has filed over a dozen lawsuits challenging firearm restrictions in multiple jurisdictions, aiming to establish constitutional precedent rather than targeting every restriction.

The Justice Department warned state election officials about potential criminal charges if noncitizens vote. Harmeet Dhillon is mentioned in the context of the Justice Department in Washington, D.C.

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division head sent letters to election officials in all 50 states, threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.

Carlos Paez Pereda, accused leader of the Sinaloa Cartel's Los Rugrats wing, faces narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges. The Justice Department alleges he orchestrated a violent drug distribution network, facilitated cartel conflicts, and laundered millions. Federal agencies including the FBI and DEA are involved in the case.

A US District Judge rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to obtain names of 2020 election workers in Georgia using a grand jury, ruling that the DOJ cannot misuse grand jury procedures for its own purposes.

Spain arrested a man suspected of providing logistical support to a Ukrainian hacker linked to the pro-Russian hacktivist group Cyber Army of Russia Reborn. The FBI collaborated with Spanish authorities in the arrest, part of Operation Riptide targeting cybercriminal networks. The suspect also allegedly supported the pro-Russian group NoName057(16) and was involved in facilitating the escape of another hacker to Russia via Poland and Belarus.

The Justice Department's civil rights division, led by Harmeet Dhillon, sent letters to 11 states threatening prosecution of top election officials if noncitizen votes are counted in upcoming elections.

Bobby Lequan Council, a 39-year-old Goodlettsville man, pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a 7-year-old child, possessing child sexual abuse material, failing to register as a sex offender, and committing a felony while required to register. Council, a Tier III sex offender due to a 2012 conviction, faces a mandatory minimum of 35 years in federal prison and up to 90 years.

Gavin Newsom, a media-savvy California governor, has been less visible since June 15 after disclosing Justice Department investigations. The FBI is conducting a probe against him and his wife.

Virginia is defending its policy allowing immigrant students to qualify for in-state tuition assistance in federal court. The Justice Department argues federal law preempts the Virginia Dream Act, which bases eligibility on high school attendance and tax payments rather than residency, while Virginia claims the law complies with federal regulations. A federal judge requested data on how many students qualify under the program.

The FBI and Justice Department under President Donald Trump are reviewing Georgia's 2020 election records in Fulton County, which includes Atlanta. The county's election results were certified after multiple counts, including a hand recount, and the article highlights historical patterns of vote suppression and property-based voting restrictions in U.S. history.

Democrats are criticizing Newsom following a poll showing support for an investigation into him and his wife. Newsom claimed Trump directed the Justice Department to investigate them to hinder a potential White House campaign.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims President Donald Trump's Justice Department launched a politically motivated investigation against him, but reports indicate key federal probes began before Trump's second administration. Multiple news outlets, citing sources, report investigations involving Newsom's orbit started under the Biden administration or originated from local complaints in California.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the Justice Department's investigation against him is a politically motivated 'fishing expedition' linked to President Donald Trump, but reports indicate key federal investigations began before Trump's second administration. News organizations cite sources stating at least one inquiry originated in California and was opened during the Biden administration, contradicting Newsom's assertions.

The Justice Department defended dropping charges against Gautam Adani, an Indian industrialist and close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was indicted along with seven co-defendants in November 2024.

President Trump claimed to have developed a legal argument to bypass Congress and impose changes to the U.S. election system, including voter ID requirements. However, his efforts, such as the SAVE America Act and executive orders, have faced judicial rejections and congressional resistance, with courts blocking key proposals and investigations into his 2020 election claims yielding no concrete results.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office on X posted a defensive social media tirade targeting President Trump, the Justice Department, and The Post. This followed a report highlighting political connections between FBI informant Alexis Podesta and Newsom, despite his claim that she was not in his orbit.

The Justice Department urged states to investigate potential gas price gouging by oil companies and individuals amid complaints from President Trump about slow price declines. Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr. and FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson sent the message to state attorneys general.

The Justice Department declined to release additional unredacted records from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, stating it has adequately complied with the law. The decision came near a court-ordered deadline to remove redactions from at least some documents.

The Justice Department declined to release additional unredacted records from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, stating it has adequately complied with the law. The decision came as a court-ordered deadline to remove redactions in at least a dozen documents expired.

Eight anti-ICE activists were sentenced to 30-100 years in prison for terrorism-related charges after a 2022 protest outside Texas' Prairieland Detention Facility. The government labeled them as antifa operatives, but critics argue the charges are exaggerated and part of a broader effort to criminalize dissent against ICE and the Trump administration.

The Justice Department refused to release additional files related to Jeffrey Epstein, stating that redactions were appropriate. A federal judge had ordered the DOJ to provide more documents or justify their withholding.

Jack Smith warned that the U.S. is facing an 'attack on the rule of law' under President Trump, expressing concern about election integrity and accusing the administration of weaponizing the Justice Department. He criticized the Department of Justice's ability to function due to judges' distrust of prosecutors.

The FBI has directed over 200 analysts to assist in its investigation of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, requiring them to review 708 records by July 17. The agency seized election-related materials in January, and the Justice Department is examining irregularities during the election process.

The FBI is directing over 200 analysts to investigate the 2020 presidential election in Georgia's Fulton County, requiring them to review 708 records by July 17. The effort involves seizing election-related materials and follows claims of irregularities, though Georgia's election results confirmed Joe Biden's victory.

The FBI is assigning over 200 analysts to investigate Georgia’s 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, per a memo requiring 260 staff to review 708 records by July 17. Agents previously seized ballots and documents in January 2026, with a county spokesperson declining comment due to the ongoing investigation. President Donald Trump and allies claimed election fraud, but Georgia’s counts confirmed Joe Biden’s victory. The Justice Department is examining irregularities in the election.

The FBI has directed over 200 analysts to investigate the 2020 presidential election in Georgia's Fulton County, requiring them to review 708 records by July 17. The Justice Department is examining irregularities in the election, which was counted three times, confirming Joe Biden's victory. President Donald Trump and his allies have made false claims about election fraud.

Former Olympian David Hearn was indicted by the Justice Department for tearing the liner of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, charged with felony destruction of property under D.C. Code Section 22-303. The damage, valued over $1,000, involved removing two square feet of 'American flag blue' epoxy primer.

Paramount's commitment to producing 30 movies annually with a 45-day theatrical window could generate $20 billion in U.S. economic activity and support 90,000 jobs. The proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. merger faces potential legal challenges despite claims it would boost film production and theater revenue.

Congressional Republicans may use parallel investigations from Trump's administration to support their inquiries if they lose the House, leveraging threats of Justice Department actions against non-compliant entities. The strategy relies on voluntary compliance and potential referrals to the DOJ, though alignment between Republicans and the administration is not guaranteed.

The Justice Department has sued Virginia over its assault weapons ban, citing unconstitutionality. Additional headlines include Virginia rejoining a regional carbon emissions marketplace and a protest against a university name change.