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President Trump Could Announce His Supreme Court Nominee Within The Week
Sunday, September 20, 2020
President Trump says he'll announce his pick for the Supreme Court this week, and it will likely be a woman. It's also likely to be the most contentious court nomination in history.
Sources: Trump Considers Barrett, Lagoa, Rushing For Supreme Court Spot
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Judges Amy Coney Barrett is considered to be the front-runner among the trio of federal appellate court judges. She was a finalist during the president's last high court selection.
Trump's Supreme Court Pick Shrouded In Secrecy
Saturday, September 19, 2020
The process is shrouded in secrecy, but the president's flair for the dramatic has introduced a sense of showmanship to the highly choreographed roll out.
Judge Refers Prosecutors For Possible DOJ Investigation In Rebuke Over Botched Case
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Judge Alison Nathan wrote she fears government lapses in an Iranian sanctions case may have revealed broader problems with how prosecutors disclose evidence to defendants.
Barr Criticizes Prosecutors, Makes Incendiary Comments On Slavery And Pandemic
Thursday, September 17, 2020
At a Constitution Day celebration Wednesday night, Attorney General William Barr blasted prosecutors and called a nationwide pandemic lockdown proposal the worst civil rights intrusion since slavery.
Barr Blasts His Own Prosecutors: 'All Power Is Vested In The Attorney General'
Thursday, September 17, 2020
In remarks Wednesday, the attorney general also said restrictions imposed during the coronavirus are "the greatest intrusion on civil liberties in American history" since slavery.
Grand Jury Issued Criminal Subpoenas In Connection With John Bolton Book
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The move signals the Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation surrounding the publication of The Room Where It Happened after an unsuccessful effort to block it from being published.
Trump Talks Tough On Crime, But Federal Deployments Likely Won't Ease It
Thursday, September 03, 2020
President Trump has sent federal agents to cities experiencing a spike in violence. But critics worry the White House is using crime and protests for political advantage in an election year.
A Look At Justice Department's Response To Protests In The Election Year
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
President Trump has linked rising violence to protesters and has dispatched federal officers to several cities. NPR examines what steps Trump's Justice Department is taking to maintain order.
Former FBI Lawyer To Plead Guilty In Trump Campaign Probe
Friday, August 14, 2020
A former FBI lawyer is preparing to plead guilty to a false statement charge in an investigation into how the Obama administration looked into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Ex-FBI Lawyer To Plead Guilty In Case Linked To Alleged Abuse Of Surveillance Power
Friday, August 14, 2020
A former bureau attorney is alleged to have doctored evidence to enable the surveillance of an ex-junior foreign policy aide to Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
One Tough Question For DOJ If Biden Is Elected: Whether To Prosecute Trump
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Experts said any decision about how a Biden Justice Department might handle a case against President Trump will pose huge legal and political challenges.
Democrats Worry Attorney General Has An 'October Surprise' In The Making
Friday, August 07, 2020
Attorney General William Barr says he won't take any action to influence the presidential election, but looming in the background is a probe apparently focused on the Obama administration.
Judge, Shielding Cop Via 'Qualified Immunity,' Asks Whether It Belongs In 'Dustbin'
Thursday, August 06, 2020
Federal Judge Carlton Reeves applied the controversial doctrine in a case in which he ruled that an officer merited it — but in an outspoken opinion asked for the doctrine itself to be reevaluated.
Sally Yates, Defending DOJ, Says Michael Flynn Talks Neutered U.S. Russia Policy
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
The former deputy attorney general said the FBI's interview of Flynn was pertinent to a legitimate investigation, contradicting the Justice Department's rationale now for dropping charges.
Full D.C. Appeals Court Agrees To Take Up Michael Flynn Legal Case
Thursday, July 30, 2020
A full panel of judges will consider the unusual situation in which the Justice Department has asked to drop charges against a defendant who has admitted guilt.
Barr Holds His Ground As Democrats Question Him On Controversies
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Attorney General William Barr clashed with Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday over protesters and cases involving people close to President Trump. Barr defended himself and Trump.
Attorney General Barr Defends His Decisions And DOJ Actions Before The House
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Attorney General William Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, defending the use of federal agents in Portland, Ore., and his decision to drop the case against Michael Flynn.
DOJ Veterans Worry Department's Norms Are Broken
Monday, July 27, 2020
This summer marks the 150th anniversary of the Justice Department. But veterans of the department warn the norms developed to insulate prosecutions from politics have been demolished.
The Justice Department Is Turning 150. Some Agency Veterans Say It Needs A Facelift
Monday, July 27, 2020
Today's Department of Justice is supposed to be separate from the White House and politics, but advocates say it needs new rules and practices to restore a tarnished reputation.