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Trump to ‘Vigorously Pursue’ Death Penalty

President-elect Donald Trump declared he would "vigorously pursue" the death penalty in January. “As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department...

U.S. Government to Pay $116 Million to Settle Abuse Claims at California Federal Prison

The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by over 100 women who suffered sexual abuse and mistreatment at the now-closed Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Dublin, California.

DOJ Accuses Arizona Department of Child Safety of Discriminating Against People with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS) of violating anti-discrimination laws under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Biden Presses for Gun Control Following School Shooting

President Joe Biden pushed for gun control following the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School.

Judge Rejects Trump’s Immunity Claim in Manhattan DA Case

On Monday, Judge Juan Merchan rejected a motion by former President Donald Trump’s legal team to dismiss charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on the grounds of presidential immunity.

Family of U.S. Activist Killed in West Bank Seeks Justice, Faces Uncertain Response

The family of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-born American human rights activist killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, has pleaded with Secretary of State Antony Blinken for a U.S. investigation into her death. However, Blinken offered no promises during the meeting on Monday, according to Eygi’s husband, Hamid Ali.

Report Reveals FBI Spied on Kash Patel

The FBI reportedly monitored the communications of Kash Patel, a key Trump ally and nominee for FBI Director, according to a Justice Department Inspector General report.

Inspector General Report Says 26 FBI Confidential Sources in Crowd During Jan. 6

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz revealed that more than two dozen confidential human sources were present in the crowd during the January 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol.

Activists Urge Biden to Commute Federal Death Row Sentences Ahead of Trump Presidency

Human rights activists, former corrections officials, and families of crime victims have called on President Biden to commute the sentences of all 40 federal death row inmates before leaving office.

Texas Judge Blocks Boeing DOJ Plea Deal, Demands Greater Oversight

A federal judge in Texas rejected a proposed plea deal between Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ), citing concerns over the court’s limited role in selecting an independent monitor for the aerospace giant.

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