DOJ probing sheriff over undocumented immigrant's release
The Justice Department is investigating a sheriff in Central New York who released an undocumented man later taken into custody by federal agents.
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U.S. Says Sheriff Could Face Prosecution for Releasing Immigrant
The Justice Department called for an investigation of a sheriff in Ithaca, N.Y., who had released an undocumented man who was later arrested by federal agents.The New York Times - 19h -
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Selena Gomez’s Deleted Post About Undocumented Immigrants Draws Criticism
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Public schools try to protect undocumented students from Trump immigration raids
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Top DOJ official, Trump border czar in Chicago overseeing immigration enforcement 'efforts'
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As Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Looms, Restaurants’ Undocumented Workers Fear the Worst
In Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and other cities, chefs and owners are worried for their workers and their businesses.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump begins flying undocumented immigrants out of U.S. aboard using military cargo planes
The Trump administration on Friday began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights carrying dozens of migrants out of Texas and Arizona ...CBS News - 6d -
Second DOJ official who investigated Trump reassigned to immigration crackdown
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Mississippi bill would pay bounty hunters to catch undocumented immigrants
A Mississippi district attorney proposed new legislation Wednesday to pay bounty hunters a reward for helping to deport immigrants in the country illegally. DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
DOJ orders legal service providers to stop providing support at immigration courts
The Department of Justice has told legal service providers who receive federal funding to stop providing legal orientation to immigrants at immigration courts.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
California AG: DOJ prosecution threats over immigration enforcement a 'scare tactic'
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the Trump administration was employing a “scare tactic” following a recent memo from the Department of Justice that outlined pathways to prosecution for ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
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A former top DOJ immigration official who was removed from her position by new leadership tells ABC News that she did not receive any explanation for her removal.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
DOJ threatens to prosecute officials who resist Trump's immigration agenda
The Justice Department's new leadership directed prosecutors to potentially charge state or local officials who impede President Trump's immigration policies.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is directing federal prosecutors to investigate state or local officials who won’t enforce the Trump administration’s immigration policies, according to a memo ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Kentucky police probe KKK flyers telling immigrants to 'leave now'
Authorities in Kentucky are investigating racist Ku Klux Klan (KKK) flyers telling immigrants to “leave now” and “avoid deportation” that were discovered in multiple cities over the past few days. ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
DoJ says it will prosecute officials who resist Trump’s immigration crackdown
Justice department directive comes amid slate of executive orders targeting US immigrants and asylum seekers. US politics live – latest updates Trump’s immigration orders designed to sow chaos ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Multiple immigration-related DOJ officials removed as part of Trump overhaul: Source
Multiple officials in the DOJ office that oversees immigration courts have been removed from their positions as part of the Trump administration's overhaul, sources say.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump addresses supporters to tout immigration plans, blasts Jan. 6 probe
Donald Trump addressed the overflow crowd at the Capitol after being sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S. Mr. Trump blasted former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her role in protecting ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo
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Walgreens stock sinks after DOJ sues over illegal-prescription accusations
The pharmacy “allowed millions of opioid pills and other controlled substances to flow illegally out of Walgreens stores,” the Justice Department said.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
US Senate forwards bill targeting undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes
Critics call Democratic lawmakers ‘spineless’ for joining GOP in making bill potentially big legislative win for Donald Trump. The US Senate on Friday cleared the way for final approval of a bill ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
How Doctors and Nurses Can Protect Undocumented Immigrants
Doctors have a responsibility to reassure their patients, regardless of immigration status, that they are welcome and protected.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
E.U. steps up probe into Elon Musk's X over content moderation
The European Commission said it was stepping up its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
American Express to pay $230 million to settle DOJ fraud probe, deceptive marketing claim
The American Express settlement follows recent agreements by Mastercard and Block to settle claims from prosecutors or regulators.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Jack Smith resigns from DOJ amid fight over Trump reports
Special Counsel Jack Smith formally resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, a detail buried in a court filing as DOJ pushes to release his final report on his investigation into ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
DOJ fights 3-day delay in releasing special counsel Trump Jan. 6 report
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Appeals court denies effort to block release of Smith's final report on Trump probes
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AG Merrick Garland intends to release special counsel report on Trump's Jan. 6 case, DOJ says
Special Counsel Jack Smith has turned over to Attorney General Merrick Garland the completed final report on his two investigations that resulted in felony criminal charges against President-elect ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
DoJ to release part of report on Trump’s attempt to overturn 2020 election
Justice department intends to release special counsel Jack Smith’s findings from investigation. Attorney general Merrick Garland intends to release the first part of the highly-anticipated special ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Special counsel's Trump report should be partially released, DOJ says
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that the portion of special counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation involving the 2020 election should be released to the public.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Ty Cobb hits Cannon for blocking release of DOJ report: 'She's his tool'
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb, who served in President-elect Trump's first administration, sharply criticized U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon for temporarily blocking the Justice Department ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
US probing Teslas over driverless feature
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As Musk’s Influence Grows, So Do Questions Over U.S. Probes Into His Business Empire
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