Love Lost? Trump Administration Prepares to Charge Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
Donald Trump praised the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks while he was running for president.
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AG Jeff Sessions Warns against ‘Harmful Federal Intrusion’ of Local Police
Violent crime is surging in American cities. To combat this wave of violence and protect our communities, we need proactive policing. Yet in some cities, such policing is diminishing — with predictably dire results.
AG Sessions Pledges ‘New Era’ of Stiffer Penalties for Some Illegal Immigrants
Attorney General Jeff Sessions pledged to crackdown on illegal immigration by ushering in “a new era” of stiffer criminal charges against repeat offenders.
Boulder Editorial: Justice Department Undermines Police Reforms in Numerous Cities
More than a dozen cities, including Ferguson, Mo., have spent arduous months hammering out consent decrees with the U.S. Justice Department to institute much-needed police and judicial reforms aimed in large part at reducing enforcement disparities that unfairly target poor and minority communities.
Justice Department May Reopen Investigation into 1955 Killing of Emmett Till
The Justice Department is considering reopening its investigation into the 1955 killing of Emmett Till.
Jones: Jeff Sessions Shows No Respect for Black Lives After Consent Decree Review
After the recent actions of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, even the few black voters who supported Donald Trump despite his bigoted campaign rhetoric must now admit the obvious.
Justice Department May Weaken Police Reform Agreements
In a sign that President Trump’s administration wants to undo some of the reforms in police departments, the Justice Department on Monday requested a 90-day review of a consent decree with Baltimore.
Senate Committee Approves Rosenstein As Deputy Attorney General
The nomination of Rod Rosenstein as deputy attorney general was approved Monday by the Senate Judiciary Committee, setting the stage for a full Senate vote.