Military families call for the DOJ to disclose the $777M Lafarge fund for ISIS victims.
In November 2017, during an operation to clear a hospital in Raqqa, Syria, Chief Petty Officer Kenton Stacy was injured. ISIS had set explosives there. Now a quadriplegic, Stacy, alongside his wife Lindsey and their four children, is part of a lawsuit against the French cement company Lafarge. A French court recently ruled that Lafarge […]
Senate Republicans stop ICE funding bill due to DOJ compensation fund issues
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche didn’t present himself before a congressional committee until Tuesday morning to discuss funding for the Justice Department. It’s interesting, really, how officials usually make their budget requests, but in this case, he didn’t even have to seek approval for such a controversial federal allocation. It seems it had already been […]
DOJ promises to challenge the dismissal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s smuggling charges
DOJ to Appeal Dismissal of Human Smuggling Charges Against Abrego-Garcia The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that it plans to appeal a federal judge’s recent decision to dismiss human smuggling charges against Kilmer Abrego Garcia. Garcia had entered the U.S. illegally and was believed to have connections with the MS-13 gang. The […]
Court drops DOJ lawsuit over voter data against Maine official
Judge Dismisses Justice Department Lawsuit Against Maine Secretary of State A federal judge, appointed by Donald Trump, dismissed a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against Maine’s Secretary of State, Shena Bellows, on Thursday. This lawsuit, filed in September, accused Maine of breaching federal election laws by not providing data on its voters […]
Concerns arise over Jan. 6 eligibility for DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund
Trump Administration’s Anti-Weaponization Fund Faces Mixed Reactions The Trump administration has announced a $1.778 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund aimed at compensating Americans who have allegedly been unjustly targeted in federal investigations. This initiative is set to evaluate claims on a “case-by-case” basis, addressing criticisms that it could serve as financial support for those involved in the […]
Senate Republicans halt $72 billion immigration plan amid anger over DOJ funding
Senate Republicans are currently advocating for a halt on funding efforts for immigration enforcement following a tense closed-door meeting. Meanwhile, internal disagreements remain, particularly concerning an unexpected “anti-weaponization” fund set up by the Trump administration and the Department of Justice. This comes at a time when Republicans are on the verge of finalizing a $72 […]
DOJ sets Friday deadline for 4 states to provide undercover plates to ICE agents
The Justice Department is considering legal action against four states led by Democrats for not providing masked license plates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This development introduces a new layer to the ongoing debate about immigration enforcement in the U.S. There’s a question here—are these blue states merely obstructing ICE’s efforts at civilian […]
Biden’s Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Reported to DOJ for Alleged Microsoft Concealment
Allegations Against Lisa Monaco and Microsoft Investigation Lisa Monaco, who previously held a significant role in the Biden Justice Department, is facing scrutiny regarding her transition to a top position at Microsoft. A letter from the American Accountability Foundation suggests she may have concealed an investigation into cybersecurity issues at the tech company before assuming […]
Ex-prosecutor who criticized Trump’s misuse of the DOJ wins Democratic primary
Zach Dembo Wins Primary for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District Former U.S. attorney and Kentucky policy advisor Zach Dembo secured victory in Tuesday night’s primary election for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District seat. While Democrats are in the process of selecting their candidate, they face a challenging campaign ahead in the November general election to fill the […]
DOJ reveals indictment against Maduro associate Alex Saab
Charges Filed Against Alex Saab in Connection with Venezuelan Welfare Program The Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought charges against Alex Saab, an associate of Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela. Saab, who previously served as the country’s Minister of Industry and National Production, faced his first court appearance in Florida on Monday, where he was […]