Five years after George Floyd’s death, our struggle for racial justice continues.
Five years ago, former officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck for a harrowing 9 minutes and 29 seconds. Floyd’s desperate cries of “I can’t breathe” reverberated in Minneapolis, reminding the Black community that the fight for existence continues. The tragic deaths of Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor illustrated that homes and neighborhoods […]
U.S. Justice Department charges Russian individual who headed international cybercrime group
Charges Against Russian Cybercriminal for Global Malware Operation Federal prosecutors have reported that Russian citizens are facing charges for supposedly leading a cybercriminal enterprise that has affected millions worldwide over the last decade. This operation is said to have pilfered substantial sums from unsuspecting victims. Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, a 48-year-old from Moscow, was indicted on […]
Senators urge the Justice Department regarding Boeing case
Warren and Blumenthal Urge DOJ to Continue Boeing Prosecution Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) urging it to maintain the prosecution against Boeing, which was initially set to proceed later that day. The senators highlighted concerns that Boeing misled regulators prior to two fatal […]
Chief Justice John Roberts supports DOGE, pauses investigation into FOIA requests
Supreme Court Chief Justice Orders Temporary Suspension of Discovery in Government Lawsuits Chief Justice John Roberts of the US Supreme Court has issued a temporary halt to discovery processes in lawsuits challenging government efficiency concerning information requests from federal agencies. The civil suit pertains to Washington’s accountability and ethics, arguing that Doge’s so-called “secret operations” […]
Chief Justice Roberts puts discovery in the DOGE case on hold for now.
On Friday, Secretary John Roberts put a temporary hold on discovery in a lawsuit aiming to access documents related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In a brief order, Roberts approved the government’s request for a stay. This situation may classify DOGE as an agency, subjecting it to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations. […]
Man gets sentenced for trying to steal a car near Justice Sotomayor’s home
Carjacking Attempt Leads to Sentencing in Washington, DC A man from Washington, DC has received a 10-year prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release. This follows his attempt to carjack a vehicle belonging to a Deputy US Marshal who was part of the security detail for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. On July […]
Justice Department files lawsuit against Newark and three other New Jersey cities regarding sanctuary policies
Justice Department Suing Four New Jersey Cities Over Immigration Policies On Thursday, the Justice Department took legal action against four cities in New Jersey: Newark, Jersey City, Patterson, and Hoboken. The department claims these cities are hindering federal immigration enforcement by blocking cooperation with local authorities. The lawsuit details that officials in these cities are […]
Heartbroken mother finds justice after speaking out against gang targeting vulnerable young gay men
It was nearly an ideal crime scene. Bars in Hell’s Kitchen were hesitant to speak out, fearing that patrons might be frightened away. New York Democrats were keen to keep things low-key ahead of the crucial gubernatorial election in November 2022, wanting to downplay worries about crime and safety. The police were already stretched thin, […]
Vance Says Chief Justice Roberts is ‘Deeply Mistaken’ for Restraining Trump While Allowing Lower Courts to Go Unchecked
Vance Critiques Roberts on Immigration Policy Oversight On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance stated that Secretary John Roberts is “deeply wrong” for prioritizing the monitoring of administrative agencies while seemingly overlooking how Trump’s immigration policy blocking occurs on a daily basis. Roberts defended judicial independence, asserting that disagreements shouldn’t lead to punishment for judges. During […]
Justice Department starts dropping Biden-era lawsuits against two city police departments
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday the dismissal of lawsuits initiated during the Biden administration against police departments in Louisville and Minneapolis. They also indicated that they are reevaluating investigations into several other police agencies while eliminating broad and, perhaps, overly ambitious actions. At a press conference, Attorney General Halmeet Dillon explained that the DOJ […]