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
Mar 07 Watch 4:13 News Wrap: Justice Department nominee faces questions over Russia investigation By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Rod Rosenstein, nominee for the number two position at the Justice Department, faced questioning at his confirmation hearing over investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Rosenstein would oversee the probe if he's confirmed. Also,… Continue watching
Feb 15 Democrats see disparity in handling of Clinton, Russia inquiries By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Democrats who seethed at the FBI's actions last year say they're upset a law enforcement organization that so publicly discussed one probe didn't even hint at the existence of another. Continue reading
Feb 12 U.S. withdraws stay request in transgender bathroom case By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press "Our concern is that it's a very clear signal that at a minimum the Department of Justice ... will not protect transgender students."… Continue reading
Feb 09 U.S. appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump's travel ban By Ken Thomas and Darlene Superville, Associated Press A federal appeals court in San Francisco has refused to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations. Continue reading