Justice Dept.
Coverage of Justice Dept. in the Nexus archive.
- Justice Dept. Dismisses Threats Case in Minnesota Days Before Trial
The Justice Department dismissed a threats case in Minnesota days before trial. The incident involved a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shooting a Venezuelan migrant during a high-speed chase in Minneapolis. Additionally, protesters broke into several vehicles belonging to F.B.I. agents.
- Trump’s Justice Dept. Targets Smaller Fraud Cases
The Justice Department is targeting smaller fraud cases, according to a recent declaration. Additionally, department officials have internally stated that every assistant U.S. attorney must maintain at least 25 open cases at all times.
- Judge Quashes Justice Dept. Subpoena in 2020 Election Inquiry
A judge dismissed a Justice Department subpoena related to a 2020 election inquiry. FBI members were present outside the Fulton County elections office in Georgia this year.