Apr 18 Justice plans crackdown on violent street gangs By Associated Press On Tuesday, the attorney general called out one organization in particular, the MS-13 street gang, members of which are suspected in the killings of four people last week in Long Island. Continue reading
Apr 10 Sessions says Justice Department will end forensic science commission By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The DOJ will not renew the National Commission on Forensic Science, a panel that had been advising the attorney general on the use of scientific evidence. Continue reading
Apr 07 In blow to DOJ, federal judge approves Baltimore police reform agreement By Synclaire Cruel A federal judge approved an agreement Friday to make changes to the Baltimore Police Department, aimed at cracking down on the use of excessive force and racial profiling. Continue reading
Apr 05 Federal overhauls of troubled police departments can be popular, but carry mixed results By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press Attorney General Jeff Sessions is signaling his Justice Department may back out of such federal agreements with troubled police departments. Continue reading
Apr 04 Justice Department requests delay on reform agreement with Baltimore police By Sadie Gurman and Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department asked a federal judge for more time to "review and assess" a proposed agreement to overhaul the Baltimore police department, saying it needed to determine how it might conflict with the agenda of new Attorney General Jeff… Continue reading
Mar 27 Sanctuary cities must end, Attorney General Jeff Sessions says By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The Trump administration is continuing its tough talk against "sanctuary cities," which shelter people living in the country illegally by refusing to help the federal government enforce immigration laws. Continue reading
Mar 16 Yahoo breach indictments may shed light on other hacks By Eric Tucker, Michael Liedtke, Associated Press A scheme uncovered during a federal investigation into a huge Yahoo security breach may have opened a window into other hacks potentially instigated by foreign governments, according to computer security experts. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: U.S. charges Russian officials, hackers in mass Yahoo breach By Associated Press The Justice Department is expected to announce charges tied to a mega breach of Yahoo user accounts. Federal officials are expected to make a cybercrime announcement Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Mar 14 How a tight budget could complicate Sessions’ vow to fight crime By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The attorney general hasn't said how federal law enforcement should juggle priorities or offer new money for crime-fighting. Continue reading
Mar 10 Jeff Sessions seeks resignations of 46 U.S. attorneys By Associated Press Attorney General Jeff Sessions is seeking the resignations of 46 United States attorneys who were appointed during the prior presidential administration. Continue reading