Department of justice Stories
Did James Comey Lie During Testimony? DOJ Contradicts Former FBI Director’s Statement On Jeff Sessions
If found guilty, Former FBI Director James Comey could face perjury charges that could land him in federal prison for a term of up to five years.
Why Is Trump Unhappy With Jeff Sessions? President Blames Attorney General For Blocked Travel Ban
President Donald Trump is reportedly blaming his Attorney General Jeff Sessions for the current blocked status of his revised travel ban executive order.
DOJ Wants Supreme Court To Revive Trump's Travel Ban: What It Means For America's Muslims
If five out of nine Supreme Court justices rule in favor of Trump's travel ban, it will go into effect immediately.
Scammer Tricked Two US Tech Companies Into Wiring $100 Million, Officials Say
A Lithuanian man tricked two U.S. companies into wiring $100 million, authorities say.
Trump’s Budget Plan Increases Funding To Combat Immigration, Hurts Local Law Enforcement
The budget eliminates a program Obama tried unsuccessfully to do away with for the fiscal year 2017.
How To Help Transgender Students: 4 Ways To Support LGBT Youth After Trump's Rule Change
There are an estimated 150,000 students ages 13 to 17 who identify as transgender in the U.S.
Sexual Harassment At Work: Female Corrections Officers Win $20 Million Settlement Over Groping, Masturbating By Prisoners
The lawsuit was filed against the Federal Bureau of Prisons by workers at the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex outside Orlando.
Chicago Shooting Statistics 2017: Preteen Girls Shot In The Head Within 30 Minutes Of Weekend Violence
The unrelated incidents were part of a bloody weekend for the city that left 27 people shot.
Microsoft Vs. U.S. Government: Company Wins The Right To Sue On Behalf Of Customers Over Secrecy Orders
Microsoft wants to be able to tell its customers when the government has requested data/information on them.
Trump On Crime: President Proposes Creation Of 'New Crimes' And Mandatory Minimums For Assaulting Officers
The president signed an executive order proposing legislation to define new crimes of violence against law enforcement.
Who Is Lowell Houser? Chicago Police Officer Murdered Jose Nieves, Unarmed Man, Officials Say
Prosecutors filed charges against officer Lowell Houser just a few days after the Justice Department released a scathing report on the city police department's use of force.
Justice Department Report: Chicago Police Hit Children, Kill Dogs And Shoot People For No Reason
A Justice Department investigation found the Chicago Police Department used excessive force and violated the civil rights of residents.
Democrats Furious With FBI Director James Comey After Leaving Russian Hacking Briefing
Briefing about Russian hacking left Democrats furious over FBI Director James Comey’s actions, report says.
Donald Trump’s Law And Order: Justice Department Report On Chicago Police Might Not Matter Under New Administration
The Justice Department is wrapping up a more than year-long investigation into whether the Chicago Police Department violated the civil rights of citizens.
Police Shooting Statistics Show Black Police Officers Don't Help Stop Killings: Why Real Diversity, Not Tokenism, Matters
According to new research, only police departments that increase their number of black officers to “critical mass," or roughly 35 to 40 percent of the total force, could significantly drop the number of black killings by police.
Will Jeff Sessions End The Use Of Consent Decrees To Reform Police Departments? Why Tuesday's Confirmation Hearing Matters
Sen. Jeff Sessions has called the use of consent decrees an "end-run around the democratic process."
Are Eyewitnesses Right? DOJ Issues New Guidelines For Identifying Suspects
The Department of Justice wants "double-blind" photo lineups to prevent investigators from influencing witnesses.
Private Prisons: DOJ To End Their Use
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday “the first step in the process of reducing — and ultimately ending — our use of privately operated prisons.”
Cigna-Anthem Merger: California Insurance Regulators Call On Justice Department To Block Insurance Mega-Merger
The state's insurance commissioner released a statement saying the proposed merger of major health insurers would hurt consumers.
Aetna-Humana Merger Blocked In Missouri As US Justice Department Draws Closer To Considering The Deal
The state told the two companies they would not be able to sell health insurance in the state should they join forces.
Aetna Hires Tom Daschle, Other Former Government Officials, As Feds Consider Its Merger With Humana
The health insurer has hired 18 former government officials — including Tom Daschle — as it seeks approval for a controversial merger.
Federal Corruption Prosecutions Plummet Under Barack Obama
Drop mimics a similar decline in prosecutions of white-collar crime
US Seeks To Recover More Than $1B In Stolen Assets From World Leaders
From sports cars to mansions, the U.S. is cracking down on lavish and illegal purchases made by those in power.
Ferguson City Council, US Justice Department Agreement: DOJ Threatens Legal Action After Changes Sought In Reform Plan
The Ferguson City Council agreed to most proposals in a settlement with the Justice Department that would reform the city's courts and policing systems, but also asked for several changes.
Hacker Publishes Over 9,000 Stolen DHS Employee Details Ahead of FBI Agent Database Dump
A hacker claimed he compromised a Department of Justice email account and stole 200GB of data, including information on FBI agents.
Ferguson Live Updates: Residents At Odds Over Justice Department Police Overhaul Proposal
Residents of the Missouri city aired concerns Tuesday about a plan to overhaul the city's police force following the death of Michael Brown.
US Suspends $1.2B In Funding From Civil Asset Forfeiture Program To Police Departments
A program to use money from seized assets to finance law enforcement agencies was suspended in the omnibus spending bill.
Who Is Sharon Fairley? Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Appoints New Head Of Independent Police Review Authority
Rahm Emanuel appointed Sharon Fairley as chief of the Independent Police Review Authority, which is investigating the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald.
Laquan McDonald Shooting Update: Justice Department Reportedly To Investigate Chicago Police For Civil Rights Violations
Politicians, activists and black leaders have been calling for a federal investigation into the Chicago's police department, following the release of graphic footage showing a white police officer fatally shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times.
Laquan McDonald Cover Up? Bernie Sanders Calls On Chicago Elected Officials To Resign
Sanders' statement separates him from Hillary Clinton, who said she would not call on Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to resign.