Stanley Woodward Jr.
Coverage of Stanley Woodward Jr. in the Nexus archive.
- US government sues Milwaukee over federal officer mask ban
The US government sued Milwaukee over an ordinance requiring federal officers to wear visible identification and avoid face coverings, claiming it violates the Constitution by regulating federal agents. The city passed the law in April to address concerns about masked, unidentified federal officers, while the government argues it endangers officers and infringes on federal authority.
- Justice Department attorney asks court to dismiss anti-weaponization fund challenge
A Justice Department attorney asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-weaponization fund, arguing the fund is non-operational and no money has been transferred. The lawsuit, led by Andrew Floyd and organizations like National Abortion Federation, alleges the fund could enable payouts to individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Judge Leonie Brinkema has blocked the fund but awaits declarations from officials denying its implementation.
- Justice Department urges states to probe possible gas price gouging
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.
- Trump refuses to sign document affirming end of slush fund
A U.S. Justice Department attorney stated that Trump administration officials considered unnecessary a requirement to sign a document under penalty of perjury confirming the termination of a proposed anti-weaponization fund. Judge Leonie Brinkema had ordered three senior officials to affirm the fund's cancellation, but Andrew Block argued the court already had sufficient assurances, citing prior statements from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and others.