Trump officials reach $5 million agreement in January 6 wrongful death case

Settlement in Ashli Babbitt Case The Trump administration is reportedly set to pay nearly $5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot during the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This recent agreement appears to address a broader $30 million lawsuit linked to allegations […]

How Trump’s Justice Department is compelling sanctuary city officials to assist with immigration enforcement

Justice Department Finds Workarounds to Sanctuary City Laws The Justice Department has identified methods to circumvent sanctuary city laws, effectively compelling local authorities to assist in the deportation efforts initiated by President Trump. This is portrayed as a response to illegal immigration, framed around federal crimes linked to entering the country unlawfully. According to sources, […]

DOJ might skip important review for prosecutions of elected officials

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering a shift that might allow prosecutors to skip consultations with the Public Integrity Section when charging elected officials. This would mean, well, some significant reductions in the reviews from a specialized team that typically handles cases involving civil servants. This team was originally established to mitigate the risk […]