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Laurel County Requests DOJ Investigation of Harless Case

Laurel County officials are requesting a federal civil rights investigation into the December 2024 shooting death of Douglas “Doug” Harless.…

3 days ago

Civil Rights Groups Urge DOJ Oversight of Division

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, along with 85 national organizations, is urging Congress to oversee the U.S.…

2 months ago

DOJ Closes Civil Rights Case Involving Louisiana State Police

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Louisiana regarding the state’s practice of suspending driver’s licenses for unpaid…

2 months ago

DOJ Investigates Walz and Frey

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are facing a federal investigation, according to two U.S. officials who…

2 months ago

DOJ Recommends Supreme Court Reject AI Copyright Case

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged the Supreme Court to reject a petition from Stephen Thaler seeking…

3 months ago

DOJ Civil Rights Division Role in ICE Shooting Raises Questions

Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis last week, a number of Justice…

3 months ago

Trump DOJ paused civil rights cases in Louisiana, South Carolina

The Trump administration halted litigation aimed at addressing civil rights abuses of prisoners in Louisiana and mentally ill people living…

3 months ago

Civil rights leaders resign over DOJ inaction on Minnesota shooting

Several top leaders within the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have resigned in protest. The resignations follow a decision not…

3 months ago

DOJ and Portland Dispute Police Records in ICE Protest Case

The city of Portland has accused the Trump administration of attempting to leverage a longstanding oversight agreement with the U.S.…

3 months ago