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Trump Presses Prosecutions of Foes, Sparking Outcry over Free Speech, Political Retaliation
President Donald Trump is intensifying his push to prosecute political opponents, a move that has fueled debate over free speech, censorship, and the independence of the Justice Department.
Activists Fight DHS Subpoena over Instagram Posts Naming Border Patrol Agent
The developer of StopICE.net asked a federal court Thursday to block a Department of Homeland Security subpoena seeking information about social media accounts that identified a Border Patrol agent involved in recent immigration raids in Los Angeles.
Protests over Migrant Treatment Lead to Arrests at NYC Federal Building
Protests inside and outside Manhattan’s 26 Federal Plaza on Thursday ended with the arrests of more than a dozen elected officials demanding better treatment of migrants held in the building
Man Charged After Ramming FBI Gate in Pittsburgh ‘to Make a Statement’
A man who drove a car into an FBI security gate in Pittsburgh and draped it with an American flag told agents he wanted to “make a statement.”
Columbia Law Professor Subpoenaed in Probe of James Comey Testimony
Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed Daniel Richman, a Columbia law professor and longtime friend of former FBI Director James Comey, as part of a criminal investigation into whether Comey lied during testimony before Congress.
Bondi Walks Back Remarks on ‘Targeting’ Hate Speech
Attorney General Pam Bondi sparked backlash this week after saying the Trump administration would “target” hate speech, a comment critics called unconstitutional before she tried to clarify her position.
Patel Clashes with Democrats in Senate Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel faced tough questioning from Democrats at a heated Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid accusations he has politicized the bureau and retaliated against agents seen as adversaries of President Donald Trump.