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Justice Department to Investigate 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Landmark Review
The Justice Department announced Monday that it will conduct a comprehensive review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, marking the first time the federal government has formally investigated the devastating attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community in Greenwood, known as Black Wall Street.
FBI to Pay $22 Million to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Female Recruits
The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit filed by 34 female recruits who allege they were unfairly dismissed from the bureau’s training academy in Quantico, Va., amid a hostile and discriminatory environment.
More Than 13,000 Convicted of Homicide Living Outside ICE Detention, Data Reveals
More than 13,000 immigrants convicted of homicide — either in the U.S. or abroad — are currently living outside of ICE detention, according to data ICE provided to Congress earlier this week.
U.S. Marshals Apprehend Over 3,400 Fugitives in Nationwide Crackdown
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested 3,421 fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact apprehension initiative, Operation North Star FY 2024, the Justice Department announced.
CBP Officer Sentenced to 20 Months for Civil Rights Violation and Falsifying Records
A CBP officer has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for violating a U.S. citizen’s civil rights and falsifying investigation records.
Lawmakers Probe Secret Service Failures in Trump Assassination Attempt
State and local law enforcement testified before lawmakers Thursday about the Secret Service’s failure to secure the area during the July assassination attempt on former President Trump in Pennsylvania.
Senate Panel Calls for Secret Service Reform Following July 13 Shooting at Trump Rally
A Senate committee investigating the July 13 shooting at a Donald Trump rally is calling for Congress to reevaluate the Secret Service’s budget and mandate that security for U.S. leaders and political candidates be based on threat assessments rather than their office status.