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Trump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
Justice Department temporarily freezes civil-rights litigation, police overhauls: reports
The Justice Department froze civil-rights litigation to allow the incoming Trump administration to review the agencies priorities, reports said.
Hot Springs man charged with assaulting officers during Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach
A Hot Springs man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers and committing other offenses during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the Unite
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Trump’s pardon of Jan. 6 defendants hits minor court snags
President Donald Trump’s pardons for more than 1,500 defendants has run into several snags and received some pushback from judges.
Trump’s orders have a common theme: Have the Justice Dept. handle it
Donald Trump signed orders dealing with the border, criminal justice and the Biden administration. In many cases, he assigned work to the attorney general.
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Kannapolis man convicted of assaulting law enforcement on Jan. 6 among those pardoned by President Trump
One of President Donald Trump’s first orders of business following his inauguration this week was to pardon those jailed in relation to convictions stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol.
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U.S. Senate Republicans have little to say about Trump pardons of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
The Florida context From Florida Phoenix When States Newsroom summarized the 334-word Jan. 6 pardon proclamation and underscored that it was highly publicized by major news outlets, Rick Scott replied “I haven’t looked at the executive order yet.
El Paso man convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot released from federal prison
An El Paso man convicted in connection with the 2021 Capitol riot was released from prison after President Donald Trump's signed an executive order.
Capitol riot defendant rearrested on firearm charge one day after Jan. 6 case dismissed
WASHINGTON — A Jan. 6 defendant has been rearrested on a firearm charge just one day after federal prosecutors moved to dismiss his Capitol riot case following President Donald Trump’s clemency order.
'Bogus additional charges': Pardoned Jan. 6 rioters who fled justice or were sentenced for separate crimes are not out of the woods
A number of pardoned Jan. 6 defendants who got hit with additional charges that weren't directly related to the U.S. Capitol attack still appear to be facing the music, according to court documents. The post ‘Bogus additional charges’: Pardoned Jan.
Justice Dept. to Investigate Local Officials Who Obstruct Immigration Enforcement
DOJ threatens to prosecute local officials over immigration enforcement
U.S. attorneys’ offices were told to investigate any official who defies federal immigration enforcement efforts and consider prosecuting them.
DOJ threatens to prosecute officials who resist Trump's immigration agenda
Merrick Garland says farewell to the Justice Department with praise, encouragement and an urgent warning for staffers
After a tumultuous tenure clouded by two failed criminal prosecutions against the incoming president, Attorney General Merrick Garland is leaving the Justice Department the same way he came in: trying to defend it against political attacks.
‘1 tier of justice for all': 5 takeaways from Day 1 of Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing
Here are five key takeaways from the first day of Bondi’s confirmation hearing: Accusing President Joe Biden of coordinating political prosecutions, Bondi said that she would only bring cases based on “facts and law” and said she has not discussed starting investigations of Trump’s enemies with the president-elect.