Trump pardons former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins while calling Justice Department “corrupt,” despite Jenkins’ conviction for accepting $75,000 in cash-for-badges scheme.
FBI deputy director Dan Bongino announces renewed investigations into Dobbs leak, January 6 pipe bombs, and White House cocaine discovery under Trump’s new FBI leadership.
Federal judge criticizes Trump administration Monday for failing to provide due process to deportees held in Djibouti while trying to send them to war-torn South Sudan despite “do not travel” State Department warnings.
ICE asks border shelters to house migrants while FEMA investigates same organizations for potential felony smuggling violations, forcing nonprofits into legal limbo over humanitarian aid.
Justice Department sues four NJ cities for sanctuary policies that “obstruct” immigration enforcement, claiming they violate federal immigration law in escalating legal war against municipalities.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to return third improperly deported immigrant after officials falsely claimed Guatemalan native was asked about torture fears before deportation to Mexico.
Jailed Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil finally holds his one-month-old son after federal judge overrules Trump administration’s attempt to force plexiglass barrier between father and infant.
White House calls federal judge “liberal activist” after he ruled Trump administration violated court order by giving South Sudan deportees only 12 hours notice instead of “meaningful” due process.
Trump administration moves to terminate 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement that limits detention of immigrant children and requires government provide them food, water and clean clothes.
Education Department investigates Virginia’s elite Thomas Jefferson High School for alleged discrimination against Asian American students despite Supreme Court upholding admissions policy that reduced Asian enrollment from 73% to 54%.
Trump administration finds Columbia University violated Jewish students’ civil rights by showing “deliberate indifference” to harassment since October 7, 2023, including failure to investigate swastika vandalism.
Trump FTC chair Andrew Ferguson drops price discrimination case against PepsiCo filed by Lina Khan three days before Trump took office, calling it a “legally dubious partisan stunt.”
Justice Department cancels Minneapolis and Louisville police reform settlements following George Floyd and Breonna Taylor killings days before fifth anniversary of Floyd’s murder.
Trump administration deported 50 Venezuelans who entered U.S. legally and had no criminal records to El Salvador prison.
Justice Department launches investigation into former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo over testimony to Congress about his pandemic nursing home policies.
FBI Director Kash Patel eliminates internal watchdog team monitoring Fisa surveillance compliance despite his own past criticisms of bureau abuses.
Federal judge orders U.S. to maintain control of migrants sent to South Sudan after finding Trump administration potentially violated court restrictions on third-country deportations.
Trump administration pays $5 million to settle wrongful death lawsuit with family of Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt despite officer’s clearance of wrongdoing.
Justice Department charges Democratic Rep. McIver with assaulting federal officers and drops trespassing case against Newark mayor at immigration detention center.
Justice Department announces False Claims Act will be used against universities with diversity initiatives by citing alleged antisemitism violations.
Trump calls former FBI director James Comey a “dirty cop” for Instagram post “8647” which Trump says was an assassination threat against him.
Trump administration lifts ban on rapid-fire gun triggers previously classified as illegal machine gun conversion devices.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to overturn federal judge’s 14-day block on mass layoffs across executive branch agencies.
Trump administration admits it falsely claimed deported Guatemalan man said he wasn’t afraid to return to Mexico in latest of several illegal deportations exposed in court.
Federal judge rejects Trump administration’s “take my word for it” state secrets claim in case of wrongfully deported man despite court orders to return him.
FBI announces relocation of 1,500 employees from DC to distribute personnel where crime occurs despite Trump’s earlier promise to keep agency in capital.
Intelligence Director Gabbard calls for jailing former FBI Director Comey over social media post she claims called for Trump’s assassination.
Trump administration revokes security clearances of lawyers at WilmerHale and Jenner & Block despite court orders temporarily halting executive action against law firms.
Federal agencies investigate former FBI Director James Comey for posting “8647” numbers that Trump allies interpret as assassination threat.
Federal judge to review Trump administration’s claim of “state secrets privilege” in case of Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador.
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan pleads not guilty to federal charges for allegedly helping undocumented immigrant escape ICE arrest from her courtroom.
Former DC interim US attorney Ed Martin reveals he faces ethics probe days after leaving position due to failed confirmation prospects.
FBI disbands Washington field office squad investigating public corruption as Trump administration continues dismantling anti-corruption enforcement.
Justice Department accuses Harvard of defrauding government by violating Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling after freezing $2.2 billion in federal funding.
Prosecutor in Trump classified documents case invokes Fifth Amendment during House Judiciary Committee interview citing fear of retaliation.
Trump administration says it lacks power to bring back Venezuelan deportees despite Trump claiming he could with one phone call.
Milwaukee judge charged with helping immigrant evade ICE cites judicial immunity in motion to dismiss federal case.
Judge rules Justice Department illegally retaliated against American Bar Association for joining lawsuit against Trump administration.
Attorney General Bondi sold at least $1 million in Trump Media stock on day Trump announced sweeping tariffs.
Gabbard fires officials who released memo contradicting Trump’s justification for deporting Venezuelan immigrants.
Schumer blocks all DOJ nominees over Qatar’s $400 million jet gift to Trump with unknown strings attached.
Federal judge in Pennsylvania’s Western District approves Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans accused of gang ties.
Days after his failed confirmation as U.S. attorney, Ed Martin takes over as DOJ pardon attorney and vows to review Biden pardons.
EEOC moves to fire suspended administrative judge who resisted Trump directives on gender identity cases and criticized agency leadership.
Trump personal attorney Blanche named acting librarian of Congress after administration fires officials over AI copyright policy.
Forty-nine white South Africans arrive in U.S. after Trump administration grants them refugee status citing “genocide” while blocking asylum pathways for hundreds of thousands.
DHS confirms Democratic members of Congress may face arrests after scuffle with ICE officers during protest of Newark mayor’s arrest.
ICE transfers Venezuelan detainees to Texas facility where judge has not halted Alien Enemies Act deportations.
Trump says NYC Mayor Adams came to White House ‘to thank me’ after DOJ dismissed his federal corruption indictment.
Ed Martin appointed to Justice Department roles overseeing ‘Weaponization Working Group’ and pardons after Senate rejected his U.S. attorney nomination.
