Carrie Johnson appears in the following:
Attorney General Garland pledges a comprehensive response to violent crime
Friday, January 21, 2022
The federal government will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with communities working to fight gun violence, Merrick Garland tells a meeting of U.S. mayors.
How the Justice Department plans to help in the fight against violent crime
Friday, January 21, 2022
Justice Department officials speak out about a rise in homicides and shootings in many places across the country. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the federal government stands ready to help.
Texas man faces federal charges for allegedly threatening Georgia election officials
Friday, January 21, 2022
He allegedly wrote a graphic Craigslist post about killing three officials and harming law enforcement families. The case is the first brought by the Justice Department's election threats task force.
Oath Keepers leader arrested, charged with seditious conspiracy for Jan. 6 riot
Thursday, January 13, 2022
The federal government has charged Stewart Rhodes and 10 others with seditious conspiracy in the most serious case to emerge from its investigation into the Capitol riot.
Merrick Garland vows to keep following leads to hold Jan. 6 rioters accountable
Wednesday, January 05, 2022
In a speech delivered Wednesday, the attorney general said the Justice Department "will follow the facts wherever they lead. ...The actions we have taken thus far will not be our last."
Biden had a productive year picking federal judges. The job could get tougher in 2022
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
President Biden has gotten a diverse group of 40 federal judges confirmed in 2021, the most for a new president since the Reagan era.
Proud Boys member pleads guilty for role in Capitol riot
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Matthew Greene, 34, has pleaded guilty in federal court to two criminal charges: conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding, related to the Capitol siege on Jan. 6, 2021.
Prisoners sent to home confinement because of the pandemic might remain free
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
In a rare reversal, the Justice Department said the prison system has discretion to allow people released to home confinement during the pandemic to remain free.
House recommends criminal contempt of Congress charges against Mark Meadows
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The House voted to refer former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on criminal contempt of Congress charges. The Justice Department will now decide whether he could face criminal charges.
Activists wanted Biden to revamp the justice system. Many say they're still waiting
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Advocates who want big changes to the criminal justice system are pressing the Biden administration. They want him to grant clemency for a few thousand people and make key personnel decisions.
Criminal justice advocates are pressing the Biden administration for more action
Thursday, December 09, 2021
Criminal justice advocates are frustrated with inaction from the White House and Justice Department on clemency, reducing racial disparities in the justice system and improving prisons.
DOJ is suing Texas, saying its redistricting plans put some voters at a disadvantage
Monday, December 06, 2021
The Justice Department is suing Texas over its redistricting plans, saying the state is disadvantaging the Latino and Black voters responsible for most growth in the population over the last decade.
Justice Department charges Steve Bannon with criminal contempt of Congress
Friday, November 12, 2021
Federal prosecutors charged Steve Bannon over his defiance of a subpoena from the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol siege.
The Justice Department has charged 2 hackers for major ransomware attacks
Monday, November 08, 2021
The Justice Department has announced charges against two foreign-born hackers who were involved in major ransomware attacks. They allegedly targeted hospitals, schools and local governments in Texas.
U.S. indicts 2 men behind major ransomware attacks
Monday, November 08, 2021
The attacks shut down a meat processing plant and an internet software provider earlier this year.
Federal watchdogs want more power to investigate wrongdoing within the government
Friday, November 05, 2021
Inspectors general are asking Congress for more job protections and the power to subpoena people for testimony in what they call an effort at greater accountability in government.
The Supreme Court will hear a gun-rights case dealing with the Second Amendment
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
The Supreme Court hears a case that could decide whether people can carry concealed guns into airports, churches, schools, and shopping centers — without a special license.
After prison he followed the rules, but a parole mishap delayed his full freedom
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Robert Davis' experience with the U.S. Parole Commission is an example of how systemic barriers can hold down people striving to do the right thing.
A proposed Biden drug policy could widen racial disparities, civil rights groups warn
Friday, October 22, 2021
A coalition of civil rights and criminal justice reform groups said a White House proposal for restricting synthetic drugs related to fentanyl will not curb the overdose epidemic.
Garland deflects lawmakers' questions on Trump as he tries to sidestep politics
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers he's working to keep the Justice Department out of politics after four years of chaos during the Trump presidency.