Nation Jul 17 Justice Department to make it easier for police to seize property from crime suspects The practice has been criticized because it allows law enforcement to take possessions — such as cars and money — without indictments or evidence a crime has been committed.
Politics Jul 13 U.S. charges hundreds of people in health fraud schemes worth $1.3 billion Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the charges Thursday. Officials say those charged include more than 120 people involved in prescribing and distributing narcotics.
Politics Jul 07 Attorney General Sessions to visit Guantanamo Bay prison WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is visiting Guantanamo Bay on Friday in a show of support for the prison he has called a “perfectly acceptable” place to detain new terrorism suspects, as opposed to holding them in the U.S.
Politics Jul 06 DOJ questions whether some sanctuary cities are complying with immigration law The Justice Department on Thursday questioned whether some so-called sanctuary cities responded honestly when asked whether they follow the law on sharing the citizenship status of people in their custody with federal immigration authorities.
Politics Jun 05 Legal experts to Trump on travel ban: Put down the Twitter Trump's 140-character musings Monday may have undercut his own efforts to persuade the Supreme Court to reinstate his revised travel ban, which Trump called a "watered-down, politically correct" version of what he'd originally sought.
Politics Jun 02 AP report: Special counsel’s Russia investigation includes former Trump campaign chair Robert Mueller may also expand his investigation to the roles of the attorney general and deputy attorney general in the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Nation Jun 02 Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate travel ban The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to immediately reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, saying the U.S. will be safer if the policy is put in place.
Politics May 17 Q&A: Would Trump request to end Flynn probe have broken law? Obstruction of justice is a tricky issue both criminally and politically. And legal experts say it could be difficult to prove the president crossed a line. Here are some questions and answers about the term.
Politics May 12 WATCH: Jeff Sessions announces guidelines for stricter sentencing WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is directing federal prosecutors to pursue the most serious charges possible against the vast majority of suspects, a reversal of Obama-era policies that is sure to send more people to prison and for much…
Politics May 11 Did Sessions break recusal vow in helping fire Comey? Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from investigations related to the presidential campaign, yet he played a central role in the sudden firing of FBI Director James Comey, leaving many wondering if he violated that pledge.