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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.
Three Federal Prosecutors Resign Over Pressure to Drop Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor
Three Manhattan federal prosecutors resigned Tuesday rather than admit wrongdoing for opposing the dismissal of a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Trump Uses Executive Power to Target Critics in First 100 Days
In his first 100 days back in office, President Donald Trump has aggressively used executive authority to punish political opponents and critics, fulfilling campaign promises of retribution.