DOJ reveals biggest cryptocurrency confiscation linked to ‘pig butchering’ frauds
The Justice Department revealed on Wednesday that it has executed the largest seizure of cryptocurrency ever linked to what’s referred to as pig breeding fraud. A civil forfeiture complaint was filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District Court for the District of Columbia, involving the seizure of over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency. Federal […]
Khalil, an anti-Israel activist, should stay in immigration detention in Louisiana: DOJ
On Tuesday, lawyers representing the Justice Department requested that a federal judge dismiss the appeals from Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel activist. They argued that the courts lack the authority to intervene in decisions made by the administrative department regarding the detention of non-citizens. The government asserted, “Congress approved the detention of aliens, granting significant discretion […]
Decision on New York’s Native American logo ban referred to DOJ as Trump administration seeks to protect Massapequa Chiefs
A federal prosecutor was presented with the case of the Native American logo ban in New York on Tuesday, following a strong push from the Trump administration to defend the name of Long Island’s Massapequa Chiefs. Linda McMahon, the U.S. Education Secretary, reached out to a fire department concerning the Department of Justice’s stance on […]
DOJ Submits Supportive Brief for Challenge to IL ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
Civil Rights Division Backs NRA Lawsuit Against Illinois Gun Ban On June 13, 2025, the Civil Rights Division under President Trump’s administration announced plans to submit a supportive outline for the NRA lawsuit challenging Illinois’s prohibition on “weapons of assault.” The announcement was made by Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon through a post on X, capturing […]
Michael Thielen: DOJ Attorneys Aimed to Oppose Police, Not Antisemites
The affluent suburbs of Northern Virginia, just outside Washington, DC, are quite fond of their prominent garden signs promoting various causes. While many across the nation have been figuring out how to reopen schools and return to a sense of normalcy after lockdowns, one neighborhood decided to express gratitude with a sign that reads, “Thank […]
Education Department calls in DOJ to investigate Minnesota following trans athlete’s role in girls’ softball team championship win
Investigation into Minnesota’s High School League Following ChampionshipWin WASHINGTON – The education department has referred an investigation involving Minnesota’s State High School League (MSHL) to the Department of Justice. This comes in the wake of a transgender athlete, Marissa Rosenberger, leading the Champlin Park High School girls’ softball team to their first-ever state championship last […]
DOJ lawyer steps down but promises to continue the battle in Texas during significant announcement on Glenn Beck’s program.
Aaron Leitz Announces Resignation from DOJ, Eyes New Role in Texas Aaron Leitz, the former Attorney General of the Department of Justice’s Legal Policy Bureau, recently made a significant announcement. “We made a massive presentation at The Interview,” he stated. This came just a day before he decided to resign from his position at the […]
Senior Trump DOJ official leaving to pursue Texas attorney general position
Aaron Leitz Resigns from Justice Department to Run for Texas Attorney General Aaron Leitz, a top official in President Donald Trump’s Justice Department, has stepped down from his role to campaign for Texas Attorney General, describing it as “a battle for the soul of Texas.” A former Marine and Chief of Staff for Senator Ted […]
DOJ supports Trump’s authority to use the National Guard during California legal dispute
DOJ Opposes Restraining Order Against Trump’s National Guard Activation The Department of Justice (DOJ) is urging the court to deny a request for a restraining order against the Trump administration concerning the deployment of National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles. This decision follows a weekend marked by violent riots linked to actions by the city’s […]
New DOJ Civil Division leader instructs team to prioritize conservative issues
New DOJ Civil Division Director Sets Conservative Priorities Following his confirmation, the new director of the Department of Justice’s civil division, Brett Shumate, promptly sent out a memo to staff. He emphasized a focus on certain conservative priorities, including tackling anti-Semitism and reevaluating policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this internal communication, obtained by […]