AP Review Raises Questions About DOJ Protest Felony Charges
An AP review of 102 federal felony-assault cases against protesters found most ended without felony convictions, raising questions about evidence and charging.
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DOJ watchdog substantiated misconduct after prosecutor resigned
A DOJ watchdog substantiated misconduct by a former assistant U.S. attorney, but said the resignation left it unable to compel testimony or obtain a voluntary interview.
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DOJ files four final lawsuits over undocumented-student tuition
The Justice Department sued Hawaii, D.C., Arkansas and Utah over tuition and aid policies. The complaints do not immediately change eligibility.
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DOJ watchdog finds gaps in FBI retaliation protections
A DOJ watchdog says FBI policy and disciplinary rules do not align, creating possible gaps in protection and accountability as the bureau plans revisions.
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Wyoming Seeks Review of DOJ Election Monitoring in Laramie County
Wyoming is investigating how two DOJ attorneys monitored the Aug. 18 primary in Laramie County; the state’s election results remain approved.
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What the new DOJ report says about the FBI’s Richmond Catholic memo
A new DOJ report says Richmond agents pursued inquiries involving two priests, while earlier reviews found serious analytic and First Amendment failures.
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DOJ Opinion Challenges HHS Limits on Religious Use of Federal Funds
A Justice Department opinion says some HHS restrictions on religious use of direct federal funds may violate the Constitution. HHS has not announced changes.
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DOJ Launches National Fraud Center to Track Cross-Program Fraud
The Justice Department has launched a prosecutor-led center to connect federal fraud data and generate investigative leads across benefits, grants and other programs.
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GAO finds inconsistent safeguards on DOJ task forces
A GAO review found training and misconduct-handling gaps across DOJ task forces involving nonfederal officers. All seven recommendations remain open.
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DOJ watchdog says FBI recommendations on interviews are marked resolved
DOJ OIG records mark all three recommendations from a January review of FBI security-clearance interviews as resolved, but details of the changes remain limited.
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DOJ’s $300 Million Model Cities Competition Draws Scrutiny
Cities weighing a new DOJ public-safety competition face questions about surveillance, federal oversight, immigration certifications and future costs.
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U.S. Settles $7.5 Million False Claims Case Involving Ascend Elements
The Justice Department announced a $7.5 million settlement with Ascend Elements over allegations involving a Department of Energy grant.
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DOJ and FBI Seize 13 Websites Targeting Clearance Holders
The Justice Department and FBI seized 13 domains they said were backed by suspected Chinese agents and used fake consulting offers to seek sensitive information from current and former U.S. security-clearance holders.
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Justice Department Watchdog Reports 42 Reviews and $487,192 in Questioned Costs
The DOJ inspector general’s latest semiannual report details 42 reports, 108 recommendations and oversight involving the FBI, Bureau of Prisons and other federal components.
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Appeals Court Keeps Trump Mail-Voting Order Blocked in 23 States and D.C.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals left an injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s mail-voting executive order in place. The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to allow implementation while litigation continues.
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Former ransomware negotiator sentenced to 70 months for helping attack U.S. victims
Angelo Martino, a former cyber incident-response employee, was sentenced after conspiring with BlackCat/ALPHV operators to extort five ransomware victims and helping target additional victims.
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DOJ trade-fraud task force reports more than $1 billion in recoveries, penalties and charged losses
The Justice Department says a federal trade-fraud task force created with DHS surpassed $1 billion in combined recoveries, penalties, forfeitures and publicly charged losses in less than a year.
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Federal immigration notices set Aug. 31 deadline on asylum, work-permit and Form I-94 changes
The Justice Department has listed 2026 immigration notices covering asylum fees, Form I-94 charges, work-authorization validity periods and other filing rules.
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Justice Department posts records tied to Garland-Milley meeting and prior attorney general statements
The Justice Department’s FOIA library lists records concerning a 2022 meeting between Merrick Garland and Gen. Mark Milley, along with records Garland relied on for public statements.
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Justice Department Publishes Government-Wide Fiscal 2025 FOIA Summary
The Justice Department released a government-wide summary of federal agencies’ fiscal 2025 Freedom of Information Act reports, creating a new baseline for public-records oversight.
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Education Department reports nine new Title IX investigations and expanded funding actions
The Education Department said it opened nine Title IX investigations in June and moved several other matters toward funding consequences or Justice Department referrals.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a nomination hearing for Todd Blanche on August 5, 2026, beginning a formal step toward further consideration of his bid to lead the Justice Department.