Trump uses the Justice Department against Letitia James and James Comey
Last Thursday, President Trump continued his use of the Justice Department to target people who upset him. This time, New York Attorney General Letitia James, a classmate of mine from law school, was indicted on charges related to mortgage fraud and making false statements. A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia also […]
Former Supreme Court Justice Kennedy expresses worries about today’s judiciary
Former Justice Anthony Kennedy Discusses Modern Courtrooms Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy shared his thoughts on Fox News about the current state of courtrooms and his apprehensions regarding the selection and nomination of judges. He expressed concern that partisanship has become too influential in this process. Kennedy, who was the last Supreme Court nominee […]
Justice Department officials visit Chicago FBI office during Operation Midway Blitz backlash
Focus on Immigration Enforcement in Chicago Chicago – Leaders from the Justice Department have urged FBI agents in northeastern Illinois to prioritize significant federal immigration enforcement operations this week. This push comes amid worries that ongoing civil unrest and conflicts among politicians might interfere with President Donald Trump’s crime-fighting initiatives. During a visit to the […]
Lawyer Clarifies Free Speech to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Begins New Term Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has returned from her summer break and is diving into the new term with her usual analytical perspective. Jackson, along with her fellow justices, recently engaged in oral arguments on several cases, including Chiles v. Salazar. During a session this Tuesday, one […]
Former FBI Director James Comey will appear in federal court to address criminal charges from the Trump administration’s Justice Department.
Former FBI Director James Comey Faces Criminal Charges Alexandria, Va., October 8 – Former FBI Director James Comey is set to appear in federal court on Wednesday. He faces charges related to making false statements and obstructing Congress in their investigations. Comey is anticipated to plead not guilty. Interestingly, Lindsay Harrigan, who previously worked as […]
Justice Department officials clarify that rumors about James Comey’s arrest are baseless before his court appearance.
Rumors of Comey’s Arrest Dismissed by Justice Officials CHICAGO — On Tuesday, senior Justice Department officials pushed back against speculation surrounding a potential arrest of former FBI Director James Comey. This comes just before his scheduled arraignment. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel, during an interview at the FBI’s Chicago field […]
Durbin: Bondi Used the Department of Justice as a Tool
Contentious Oversight Hearing on Justice Department Senator Dick Durbin, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee from Illinois, opened a tense oversight hearing by accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of undermining the Justice Department by removing experienced staff. Durbin claimed that Bondi had “systematically weaponized” important law enforcement agencies to shield President Trump and his […]
Attorney General Bondi will answer Senate inquiries about political pressure on the Justice Department.
WASHINGTON (August AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondy is set to face lawmakers during a congressional hearing on Tuesday, as skepticism mounts regarding her political sway over the Justice Department. This scrutiny comes on the heels of intense pressure from the White House to take legal action against one of President Donald Trump’s longstanding adversaries. […]
Police officers in DC claim crime misclassification to the Justice Department
DC Police Allegations of Crime Data Misreporting According to the Washington Post, police officers in Washington, DC, have expressed concerns to the Department of Justice about the misclassification of crimes, suggesting that this practice is skewing reported statistics to make crime appear worse than it really is. Approximately 30 officers, including detectives, have filed complaints […]
Governor signs criminal justice legislation following the killing of a Ukrainian refugee
North Carolina’s New Criminal Justice Law North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed a new criminal justice law on Friday, dedicated to 23-year-old Irina Zaltoska, who tragically lost her life on the Charlotte Light Rail last August. Known as “Iryna’s Law,” this legislation received strong support in the state Congress, where Republicans dominate both chambers. The […]