US justice department dismisses charges against California union leader David Huerta was arrested while protesting against an ICE operation during crackdown in Los Angeles The Guardian - US · Jul 27
Trump’s Election Integrity Push Faces New Setback as Appeals Court Blocks Voting Order, Says President Lacks Power to 'Intimidate Local Election Officials' A federal appeals court dealt President Donald Trump a legal setback by leaving in place an injunction that blocks key provisions of his executive order aimed at tightening oversight of mail-in voting before the upcoming midterm elections. Benzinga · Jul 26
'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson Calls Trump a 'F***ing Rapist' in Explosive Epstein Files Rant Actor Alan Ritchson criticised President Trump in a podcast, demanding the release of Epstein files. His comments sparked online debate, highlighting public frustration over the lack of transparency. International Business Times UK · Jul 24
Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback US courts, state officials and Democrats warn that moves are endangering voting rights and the rule of law The Guardian - US · Jul 24
Pakistani man to be deported out of US for immigration fraud; used three names to become a citizen in 2009 Pakistani-origin man Murtaza Ali is set to be deported from the US as the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization plea against him after he pleaded guilty to the fraud that he committed to get immigration benefits. The Times of India · Jul 23
Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris Daniel Siad faced allegations of rape and trafficking in France and appeared in more than 1,000 documents in Epstein files The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children Global increase in cases of predators coercing children to harm themselves or produce child sexual abuse material The Guardian - US · Jul 20
‘No place for male violence’: The U.S. Marshals arrest the Tate brothers in Miami on UK extradition request that mentions trafficking charges The brothers continue to maintain their innocence. We Got This Covered · Jul 19
Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports Apple is reportedly in early settlement discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the ongoing antitrust case. This news, as reported by Bloomberg, suggests a potential resolution to the legal battle between the tech giant and the government over alleged anti-competitive practices. The Economic Times · Jul 17
Nine Venezuelans Plead Guilty in U.S. Sex Trafficking Ring That Lured Women With False Job Offers Prosecutors said women who resisted were threatened with violence against themselves and relatives in Venezuela Latin Times · Jul 17
DOJ Threatens To Strip Police And Rape Kit Funding From Sanctuary Cities Blocking ICE The Trump administration's threat to withhold federal funding from cities not complying with ICE directives endangers public safety services, prompting legal battles. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony proved one thing — that the Trump weaponization slush fund still isn’t dead ANALYSIS: Blanche’s admission to John Cornyn proves that Donald Trump can’t get out of his own way when it comes to the Senate, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Jul 16
Todd Blanche says he’s not Trump’s lawyer. The senators in charge of his future aren’t convinced ANALYSIS: The president’s former criminal defense attorney faces a high-stakes loyalty test pitting his ‘love’ for Trump against the rule of law. Congress doesn’t know who to believe, Alex Woodward writes The Independent UK · Jul 15
Todd Blanche confirmation hearing live: Trump’s AG pick squirms over Maxwell questions after apologizing to Epstein victims President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer testifies to Senate Judiciary Committee The Independent UK · Jul 15
We Got This Covered · Jul 13 The New York Times just reported on security concerns over the new Qatari Air Force One. They have now been ordered to appear before a grand jury When the public’s right to know is crushed, we all suffer.
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 President Trump Plane Security Leak Sparks FBI Visits to Reporters' Homes in Press Crackdown The US Department of Justice's legal demands on journalists reporting on a security issue involving President Trump have raised significant concerns about press freedom and government overreach.
The Economic Times · Jul 12 US to seek extradition of Lawrence Bishnoi, Gurinderjit Singh Nagra: Official The US Department of Justice will also seek extradition of Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, for his involvement in a USD 4,00,000 extortion case in the US, alleging that he worked in concert with the Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gangs to target families based in the US.
The Guardian - US · Jul 11 Caitlin Clark never asked to become a political symbol. Trump’s allies have chosen her anyway The Republicans’ threat to involve the Department of Justice in the WNBA thrusts Caitlin Clark deeper into America’s racial and political battles
The Independent UK · Jul 10 New Mexico’s Epstein investigation is being obstructed by Trump’s DOJ, officials claim Justice Department is causing ‘real and escalating harm’ to state’s investigation, top official says
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 Trump Brands Iran 'Scum' as He Declares Himself Top Assassination Target at NATO Summit Donald Trump claims to be Iran's top assassination target, criticising its leadership amid escalating tensions and failed ceasefire talks. His comments highlight ongoing security risks and potential conflict.
The Economic Times · Jul 7 US court unlikely to reject DOJ bid to drop Adani case, legal experts say US legal experts say it would be highly unusual for a federal court to reject the Department of Justice's request to dismiss the criminal case against Gautam Adani. The DOJ has argued the prosecution was legally flawed, difficult to prove and inconsistent with Trump administration priorities, while experts say judges…
The Economic Times · Jul 6 US DoJ's hard-hitting defence of Adani case withdrawal leaves little room for judge: Harish Salve The US Department of Justice has strongly defended dropping bribery charges against Gautam Adani, citing weak evidence and jurisdictional issues. Senior Advocate Harish Salve suggested the case was a "name and shame" tactic with a political agenda to pressure India. The DoJ's firm stance, emphasizing prosecutorial discretion and the case's…
The Guardian - US · Jul 3 Democrats will have ‘field day’ with Trump inquiries if they win House, legal experts say Investigations into president and corruption charges will get heavy scrutiny if Democrats win majority in midterms
Benzinga · Jul 3 Jack Smith Breaks Silence on Trump— Warns ‘Rule of Law’ is Under Attack and Says He's ‘Very Concerned’ About Midterm Election Integrity Former special counsel Jack Smith has expressed serious concerns regarding the rule of law under the Trump administration, suggesting a possible indictment against him by the Department of Justice (DoJ).
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Parents fear a ‘dangerous shift’ as Trump administration rewrites disability policy For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities — rights that some fear could be losing ground under the Trump administration