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Supreme Court to Hear Case of Wrong-House FBI Raid on Atlanta Family
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a case involving an FBI raid on the wrong home in Atlanta, after lower courts dismissed the family’s lawsuit against the federal government.
Second Arrest Made in Theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse
Law enforcement officials arrested a second suspect Sunday in connection with the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse.
Lawsuit Seeks to Restore DHS Oversight Offices Gutted by Trump Administration
A coalition of advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to stop the Department of Homeland Security from dismantling its internal oversight offices, which have been effectively shut down after the Trump administration eliminated key staff positions.
ABA Sues Justice Department Over Termination of Domestic Violence Grants
The American Bar Association filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing the U.S. Department of Justice of illegally canceling $3.2 million in grants as retaliation for the organization’s criticism of the Trump administration.
Trump Administration Overhauls DOJ Civil Rights Division, Shifting Focus to Culture War Priorities
The Trump administration has overhauled the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, reassigning or driving out longtime career attorneys and shifting its focus away from anti-discrimination enforcement.
Mexican National Sentenced to Two Years for Assaulting Border Patrol Agent
A Mexican man living in the U.S. without legal status has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for assaulting a Border Patrol agent during a failed human smuggling attempt, federal prosecutors said.
Democrats Accuse Justice Department of Intimidation Over Fired Official’s Testimony
Three Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers from the U.S. Justice Department after armed federal agents were sent to deliver a warning letter to a former employee who was planning to testify before Congress.