Judge Ends Trump Administration's Antisemitism Case Against Harvard A Boston judge dismissed the DOJ's antisemitism suit against Harvard, ruling the evidence was too old to prove an ongoing violation. Latin Times · Aug 15
How desperate will Trump get with his crusade to seize control of federal elections? The clock is ticking ANALYSIS: Trump is losing a bogus ‘election integrity’ crusade as he approaches the final days before midterms. Alex Woodward lays out his options on next steps The Independent UK · Aug 15
DOJ leaders ignored internal concerns The Trump admin has launched a series of unprecedented initiatives to find and prosecute voting by noncitizens Salon · Aug 15
US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints A civil rights agency accused of halting a sexual harassment case of behalf female prison guards is now blaming an administrative judge for doing so in error The Independent UK · Aug 14
Judge Threatens Contempt Over Withheld Epstein Files, Warns It Could Haunt DOJ Lawyers' Careers A federal judge has warned the Justice Department about potential contempt proceedings if Epstein-related records are not released, highlighting the public's right to know and victims' rights. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
An Obesity Shot No Regulator Has Ever Approved Is Being Sold at Medical Spas Across the Country Retatrutide is not approved anywhere in the world, yet clinics and med spas sell it. Poison center exposures rose 265 percent in early 2026. Medical Daily · Aug 14
Trump Plane Swap Fallout: Leak Investigation Sparks Subpoenas of Reporters Who Exposed 'Decoy Flight' Scandal The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times reporters over their Air Force One security scoop, then withdrew the demands after a judge accused prosecutors of errors. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Trump’s DOJ could be held in contempt over unredacted Epstein files, judge says: ‘It’s not a threat. It’s a promise’ Federal judge holds public hearing in lawsuit over withheld documents to hear ‘what the hell is going on in this case’ The Independent UK · Aug 13
Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered Federal sex trafficking prosecutions have significantly declined in recent months. Staffing shortages and funding cuts have hampered investigations and prosecutions. Immigration enforcement priorities have also diverted resources from these cases. Victims' distrust in government further complicates efforts to combat trafficking. This decline impacts the fight against human trafficking and victim… The Economic Times · Aug 13
Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general Attorney General Todd Blanche is seeking to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in his first speech since taking the reins of the beleaguered agency, promising rank-and-file staff that he will lead them with integrity The Independent UK · Aug 13
US sex trafficking prosecutions drop 22% amid Trump immigration crackdown: Report The Trump administration has repeatedly described the fight against sex trafficking as a priority, but federal prosecutions have slowed this year amid staffing shortages, funding cuts and a shift in law-enforcement resources toward immigration enforcement, a Reuters review found. The Times of India · Aug 13
DOJ Charges 11 in Alleged Scheme That Arranged 1,000+ Sham Marriages for Green Cards "This scheme was not a quick fly-by-night operation, but rather a yearslong, multi-million-dollar cottage industry," said Attorney General Todd Blanche Latin Times · Aug 13
Trump admin urges Supreme Court to lift block on mail-voting order ahead of midterms election A federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting. The administration has again asked the US Supreme Court to step in and allow the policy ahead of the November midterm elections. The Times of India · Aug 13
Alaska community split on plan to create a gold mine in the middle of a national park Opponents of the project have voiced concerns over the potential effect on beluga whales and brown bears in the region The Independent UK · Aug 13
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Todd Blanche plays coy on Reflecting Pool, Fauci and weaponization fund as he makes first appearance as attorney general Trump’s new attorney general was immediately hit with questions about politically charged prosecutions and checks to January 6 rioters
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Jeanine Pirro calls secretive grand jury in unusual move after Reflecting Pool debacle put her in Trump’s crosshairs: report After repeatedly losing Trump-priority cases in DC, the DOJ may have discovered a workaround through Pirro’s office
International Business Times UK · Aug 12 'Insulate the President': Democrats Blast Trump's Move to Shield Outside Advisers From Congressional Subpoenas The Justice Department's new opinion extends executive privilege to private advisers, potentially shielding presidential communications from legal scrutiny.
Latin Times · Aug 12 President Trump's Outside Advisers Could Be Shielded From Investigations Under New DOJ Opinion House Democrats are reportedly preparing investigations should they regain the majority, including potential subpoenas targeting contractors connected to Trump's administration, family and political orbit
The Economic Times · Aug 12 ‘Trust is greater than any legal right’: Gautam Adani a day after US case dismissal In light of the dismissal of a US criminal case against him, Gautam Adani shared his views replete with humility, reinforcing his trust in the justice system. The Adani Group's withdrawal of its FPO came after serious allegations, yet business proceeded as usual thanks to loyal employees and partners. Adani…
The Economic Times · Aug 12 US President Donald Trump's childhood vaccine order: What it does and what doctors say President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing routine childhood vaccinations. The order also directs the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine laws. Physicians and vaccine makers swiftly rejected the administration's new vaccine schedule. This move reflects claims linking vaccines and autism, which science disputes. The order aims to pressure…
International Business Times UK · Aug 12 Trump Ex-Lawyer Ty Cobb Warns New AG Todd Blanche Will Mimic Hitler's 1934 Power Grab To Target Midterm Ballots Former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb warns new US Attorney General Todd Blanche would seize ballots before the 2026 midterms and likens Trump's power consolidation to Hitler in 1934.
Medical Daily · Aug 12 Prosecutors Say Medicaid Paid for Home Care Delivered While the Patient Sat in Jail Federal prosecutors charged 19 people in Philadelphia over home care billed while patients were jailed or aides were working elsewhere.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 11 Kentucky Landlord to Pay $150,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Claims Against Female Tenants The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Danny Bell, the owner and manager of residential rental properties in Somerset, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging he sexually harassed female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act, according to an official announcement from the department.
The Economic Times · Aug 11 US court dismisses criminal charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani; senior lawyers laud decision A US federal court has officially dismissed the criminal charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew, thanks to the Justice Department's request after analyzing jurisdictional and evidentiary issues. This ruling marks a significant victory for the Adani Group, although it does not imply any ruling on the allegations themselves. Gautam…
Benzinga · Aug 11 US Judge Calls DOJ’s Decision to Drop Charges Against India’s Richest Man ‘Concerning’ as Court Dismisses Bribery Case On Monday, a U.S. judge dismissed criminal charges against India’s richest man, Gautam Adani, but questioned the unusual process through which the Justice Department decided to abandon the high-profile bribery and fraud case.