Jan 05 WATCH: Attorney General Merrick Garland vows accountability for anyone responsible for Jan. 6 Capitol riot By Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday vowed to hold accountable anyone who was responsible for last year’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, whether they were physically there or not. Continue reading
Dec 21 Justice Department says inmates on home confinement can stay out of prison By Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland's announcement comes Tuesday after months of pressure on the Biden administration from criminal justice groups, lawmakers and other advocates who had argued the Justice Department's prior finding was unfair and unjust. Continue reading
Dec 06 Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America The maps passed by Texas' Republican-dominated Legislature favor incumbents and decrease political representation for growing minority communities that have driven growth in the nation's largest red state. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Department of Justice sues Texas over new redistricting maps By News Desk The Department of Justice has sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state's booming Latino and Black populations. Continue reading
Nov 23 U.S. sues to halt sugar merger, says it would harm competition By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a major U.S. sugar manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The department contends that the deal would harm competition and consumers. Continue reading
Nov 16 Durbin calls for removal of federal prisons director amid ‘mounting crises’ By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Sen. Dick Durbin's demand came two days after the AP revealed that more than 100 Bureau of Prisons workers have been arrested, convicted or sentenced for crimes since the start of 2019. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: U.S. charges two suspected major ransomware operators By Eric Tucker, Alan Suderman, Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Christopher Wray and other Department of Justice officials are holding a press briefing on "significant law enforcement matter". Continue reading
Oct 27 WATCH: Attorney General Merrick Garland defends school board memo amid Republican criticism By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Garland defended a memo aimed at combating threats against school officials nationwide while Republicans insisted he rescind the directive. He signaled he had no plans to do so despite their criticism. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: Attorney General Garland testifies before House on Justice Department oversight By Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland gave no hints during a House Judiciary Committee Thursday on what the Justice Department will do if the House votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Justice Department sues Texas over 6-week abortion ban In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Justice Department sued Texas over its law banning most abortions. A federal judge in Florida struck down a Republican-backed law targeting violent protests. Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are asking the… Continue watching