Judge rules Maurene Comey’s removal violated federal law
A judge ordered retroactive reinstatement and back pay for Maurene Comey, but did not return her to an active federal job. The amount owed and a First Amendment claim remain unresolved.
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Court orders back pay after ruling Comey’s firing unlawful
A judge ordered retroactive pay and benefit relief for Maurene Comey from her July 2025 removal through Dec. 20, 2025, but did not order her return to an active Justice Department job.
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Two PSLF appeals dismissed; a third remained pending
The Justice Department dropped two appeals over a rule that would let the Education secretary disqualify certain public-service employers. A separate state-led appeal remained pending as of Oct. 26.
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DOJ pilot sets civil FCA terms for health-care disclosures
A six-month federal pilot offers eligible health-care entities a route to seek civil False Claims Act resolutions, with a repayment multiplier and specific HHS terms.
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Operation Not Forgotten supported 548 investigations, DOJ says
The six-month Indian Country operation reported 548 investigations supported, 118 arrests and 41 people charged federally.
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DOJ charges 28 California residents in election-related cases
Federal prosecutors announced charges against 28 lawful permanent residents in California and reported 11 arrests. A separate request to set aside certain ballots is pending court action.
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Justice Department joins Evanston reparations lawsuit
A federal judge allowed the United States to join a lawsuit challenging Evanston’s program. The ruling does not decide the claims or change the program’s operation.
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Judge vacates DOJ policy for obtaining state voter rolls
A federal judge set aside the Justice Department’s policy for seeking state voter-registration lists, finding it unauthorized under cited election laws and unlawful under three other federal statutes.
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Marshall says $2.5 million grant will fund forensic DNA capacity
Marshall says the grant will support DNA profiling for forensic genetic-genealogy testing in West Virginia, but gives no timetable or case target.
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Justice Department Opens Investigation Into Los Angeles Men’s Central Jail
Federal investigators are examining whether conditions at Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles meet constitutional standards, but DOJ says it has reached no conclusions.
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Justice Department Updates Federal Religious-Liberty Guidance
The Justice Department’s updated guidance directs federal agencies to consider religious-liberty protections in rules, enforcement, employment, contracts and grants.
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DOJ Charges 455 in $6.5 Billion Health-Care Fraud Takedown
The Justice Department says 455 defendants, including 90 doctors and other licensed professionals, were charged in a national operation involving alleged false claims and opioid-abuse schemes.
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Senate panel advances Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead Justice Department
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, moving President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer toward consideration by the full Senate.
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DOJ Issues Updated Guidance Directing Federal Agencies to Strengthen Religious-Liberty Protections
The Justice Department’s updated guidance directs federal agencies to account for constitutional religious-liberty protections in programs, employment, contracting, rulemaking and enforcement.
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DOJ Trade Fraud Task Force Says Recoveries and Charged Losses Topped $1 Billion
The Justice Department said its Trade Fraud Task Force surpassed $1 billion in combined recoveries, penalties, forfeitures and publicly charged losses less than a year after its launch.
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Justice Department Opens Investigation Into Harvard Financial-Aid Programs Tied to China
The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard’s China-based financial-aid programs discriminate against American students.
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Justice Department Announces Nationwide Tren de Aragua Crackdown With More Than 25 Defendants Charged
The Justice Department says nationwide Homeland Security Task Force investigations tied to Tren de Aragua led to charges against more than 25 defendants and the seizure of more than 80 firearms and narcotics.
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Senate Judiciary panel advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12–10 to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination, as senators questioned assurances tied to a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund.
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Justice Department backs mosque’s claim that New Jersey zoning rules treat houses of worship unequally
The Justice Department says Sayreville’s zoning code may impose burdens on religious assemblies that do not apply to comparable secular uses.
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Justice Department Updates Guidance to Strengthen Religious-Liberty Protections
The Justice Department’s July 23 guidance says federal agencies should recognize religious conduct in daily life and reasonably accommodate it when practicable and legally permitted.
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Three Companies and Executives Agree to Pay $36.4 Million Over Genetic-Testing Billing Allegations
Access DX Laboratory, former CEO Michael Stewart and Florida businessman Harold Shatz reached settlements with the United States over alleged kickbacks and medically unnecessary genetic testing billed to Medicare and Medicaid.
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Justice Department Reports More Than 350 Arrests in Nationwide Child-Exploitation Operation
Operation Iron Pursuit ran from April 1 through April 30, with more than 200 children located and more than 350 alleged offenders arrested, the Justice Department said.