DOJ tells court targeting blue states for energy grant cuts is “constitutionally permissible” because partisanship “can serve as a proxy for legitimate policy considerations.”
DOJ’s new Second Amendment section sues U.S. Virgin Islands over gun permit delays and requirements Supreme Court struck down years ago.
Delaware acting U.S. attorney resigns after Democratic senators decline to support her nomination, days after Third Circuit ruled Trump unlawfully installed New Jersey counterpart.
Justice Department ordered lawyers to “find” evidence UCLA tolerated antisemitism within one month to justify predetermined lawsuit, with career attorneys warning in internal memo the case was weak.
Justice Department asks appeals court to remove Judge Boasberg from Alien Enemies Act case, claiming “retaliation and harassment,” after he ordered testimony from whistleblower who disclosed ignored court orders.
Justice Department sues Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada for voter data and demands Georgia’s Fulton County turn over all 2020 ballots, bringing total states sued to 18.
Justice Department appeals order requiring sign language interpreters at White House briefings, arguing Trump should not be forced to “share his platform” or compromise his “image.”
House Democrats release 89 Epstein estate photos showing Trump, Clinton, Gates, and Prince Andrew, a week before DOJ must release investigation files.
Federal grand jury refuses for second time in seven days to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking DOJ’s third failed attempt to prosecute Trump’s political target.
Trump signs executive order creating DOJ task force to challenge state AI laws and withhold broadband funding from states with regulations the administration dislikes.
White House confirms seized Venezuelan oil tanker will go to U.S. port and administration “intends to seize the oil” after Trump said Wednesday “we keep it, I guess.”
Federal judge orders immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after four months of detention, calling administration’s threats to deport him to African countries where he has no ties “misrepresentation to the court.”
FBI spent years extraditing woman accused of smuggling aviation tech to Russia, now ICE wants to deport her to Belarus where US cannot get her back.
Third federal judge orders release of Epstein records in a week, granting DOJ request to unseal 2019 grand jury materials one day after Maxwell ruling.
Justice Department repeals 50-year-old civil rights rules barring policies that disproportionately harm people of color, skips public comment process.
Trump signed two mortgages seven weeks apart claiming each Florida property as primary residence, then rented both out, matching fraud claims he made against Lisa Cook and Letitia James.
Judge orders DOJ attorney fired in March for objecting to El Salvador flights to testify in Noem contempt probe over defied court order.
Twelve FBI agents sue Patel and Bondi claiming they were fired in September for kneeling during 2020 George Floyd protests five years earlier.
Alina Habba resigns as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey days after appeals court unanimously ruled her appointment unlawful, moves to DOJ senior advisor role.
Justice Department tells prison rape auditors to stop checking protections for trans and intersex inmates in juvenile facilities, state prisons, and immigration detention, while law remains in effect.
Judge blocks prosecutors from evidence in Comey case Saturday, ruling government likely violated Fourth Amendment by retaining lawyer’s computer data since 2017.
Three federal judges strike or annotate Halligan’s name from court filings after ruling she is not U.S. Attorney, as prosecutors say they have “no guidance” from DOJ.
Judge rules Epstein transparency law overrides grand jury secrecy, clearing release of transcripts from abandoned 2005 to 2007 Florida investigation.
DOJ refuses to disclose legal advice that led Noem to defy court order halting El Salvador deportations, citing privilege in contempt inquiry.
GAO will investigate whether Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte misused authority to refer Trump’s political opponents to DOJ for mortgage fraud after he circumvented his own inspector general to make the referrals.
Grand jury refuses to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on bank fraud charges days after judge found Trump’s personal attorney was improperly appointed to prosecute her.
New York AG James challenges authority of acting US attorney appointed through Bondi’s procedural move that other courts have ruled unlawful, blocking subpoenas tied to Trump cases.
Trump asks Judge Cannon to permanently block release of Jack Smith’s classified documents report, breaking precedent that special counsel findings be made public.
Trump declares all Biden pardons signed by autopen are “fully and completely terminated,” tells recipients protections are “of no legal effect.”
Justice Department sues six more states for voter data including partial Social Security numbers, bringing total to 14 states sued and 26 targeted for records.
Trump fires eight more New York immigration judges as fired Ohio judge sues, alleging discrimination based on gender, Lebanese dual citizenship, and prior Democratic candidacy.
Third Circuit disqualifies Alina Habba as New Jersey U.S. Attorney, ruling Trump’s maneuver to bypass Senate confirmation violated federal law, first appeals court to block such appointments.
Trump declares all Biden executive orders signed by autopen “cancelled” and threatens perjury charges despite autopen being standard practice used by Obama and Trump himself.
DC shooter upgraded to murder charge after National Guard Specialist Beckstrom dies, as Trump administration blames Biden vetting while confirming asylum granted April 2025 under Trump.
DOJ acknowledges Noem ordered deportation of 100 Venezuelans to El Salvador prison despite judge’s order, as contempt proceedings resume and court seeks testimony from nine officials.
White House denies Trump considering removing Patel after scrutiny of SWAT team guarding girlfriend at NRA event, government jet for personal travel.
Chief judge dismisses DOJ misconduct complaint against judge who blocked Trump’s transgender military ban, says department should have sought recusal instead.
Rep. Swalwell sues housing official Pulte for allegedly accessing his confidential mortgage records, the fourth Trump critic Pulte has referred to DOJ for investigation.
Judge dismisses Trump’s prosecutions of Comey and Letitia James, ruling interim prosecutor’s appointment invalid after career prosecutors refused to bring charges.
Trump pardons nursing home magnate three months into sentence for $38 million fraud after convict paid $960,000 to lobbyists previously convicted of voter suppression.
Comey seeks dismissal after prosecutors admit full grand jury never reviewed final indictment that dropped rejected count, signed days before 5-year statute of limitations expired despite DOJ attempting to walk back admission.
Justice Department reverses itself one day after admitting full grand jury never saw final Comey indictment, now claims charges were properly approved.
Trump calls for death penalty for six Democratic lawmakers with military backgrounds after they told service members that they can refuse illegal orders.
DOJ admits grand jury that indicted James Comey never saw final charges, with lead prosecutor Lindsey Halligan bringing altered version for foreperson signature after Comey’s attorneys argue lapse warrants dismissal.
Judge James Boasberg resumes criminal contempt probe into Trump officials after two planes carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members continued to El Salvador despite his order to turn them around.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) indicted for stealing $5 million FEMA COVID vaccination overpayment, laundering it through multiple accounts to fund her 2021 congressional campaign.
Trump signs Epstein files bill he calls a “hoax” after directing Bondi to investigate Democrats despite DOJ previously finding no evidence for such probe.
Senate passes Epstein files release bill by unanimous consent after Trump reverses monthslong opposition following rebellion by his own supporters.
Trump says he would sign bill releasing Epstein files after Sunday reversal, claims “it is really a Democrat problem” while attempting to shift attention to Clinton and Summers.
Federal judge orders DOJ to turn over all grand jury materials to Comey defense citing “disturbing pattern” of missteps including potential Fourth Amendment violations.
