Tag: U.S. Department of Justice

Ministers, families describe assaults, overdoses and extortion in Alabama prisons

Spectators gather before a meeting of the Alabama Legislature's Joint Prison Oversight Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.…

Judge orders federal immigration agents to use body cameras in Chicago

By Diana Novak JonesCHICAGO (Reuters) -A U.S. judge in Chicago on Friday ordered federal law enforcement officers involved…

Woman invoked Charlie Kirk’s killing while threatening immigration agents, US charges

By Nate RaymondBOSTON (Reuters) -A Massachusetts woman invoked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as something "we…

Nebraska secretary of state wants to hand over voter data to feds, but says lawsuit blocks it

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen. June 6, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN –  Nebraska Secretary of State Bob…

US Justice Department probes Des Moines schools for race-based hiring practices

By Jasper WardWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that it had launched an investigation…

Feds sue L.A. County sheriff for ‘unreasonable’ delays in issuing concealed gun permits

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff…

Agriculture secretary announces major crops purchase, antitrust efforts at Kansas City conference

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks at an agriculture conference on Thursday in Kansas City, where…

Ex-Tennessee lawmaker sentenced to three years in prison for corruption

By Jasper WardWASHINGTON (Reuters) -A former Tennessee legislator was sentenced to three years in prison after he was…

Southern California Edison works on paying Eaton Fire victims

(The Center Square) – Southern California Edison, which many blamed for starting the destructive Eaton Fire in the…

DOJ sues California to end enforcement of emissions standards for trucks

(Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it has sued California in a bid to end…

Virginia schools keep gender policy, despite Title IX violation

(The Center Square) — Virginia Public Schools in Loudoun County voted this week to keep their gender policy,…

Justice Department demand for state voter lists underscores their importance

A voter leaves a polling place after casting a ballot in the state's primary election on March 5,…