Merrick Garland, who was refused any hearings before the U.S. Senate after President Obama nominated him for the U.S. Supreme Court, is scheduled to … [Read more...] about Snubbed SCOTUS Pick Merrick Garland to Appear Before Senate Panel in Atty General Confirmation Hearing: WATCH LIVE
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Biden Administration to Ask 56 Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorneys to Resign
The Department of Justice is set to request that 56 U.S. attorneys confirmed during the Trump administration resign from their positions. Two … [Read more...] about Biden Administration to Ask 56 Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorneys to Resign
Trump DOJ Sparks Outrage, Clearing Cleveland Cop Who Killed 12-Year-Old Tamir Rice
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it has closed its investigation of the fatal 2014 police shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in … [Read more...] about Trump DOJ Sparks Outrage, Clearing Cleveland Cop Who Killed 12-Year-Old Tamir Rice
Trump Administration Defends Catholic School That Fired Gay Teacher, in 35-Page Court Brief
The Trump administration this week filed a 35-page amicus brief defending the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis in a lawsuit against Joshua … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Defends Catholic School That Fired Gay Teacher, in 35-Page Court Brief
Michael Flynn Case Dismissal ‘a Gross Abuse of Prosecutorial Power’ by DOJ ‘to Benefit a Political Ally of the President’ Says Former Federal Judge
A former federal judge tasked with reviewing the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss former national security adviser Michael Flynn's case … [Read more...] about Michael Flynn Case Dismissal ‘a Gross Abuse of Prosecutorial Power’ by DOJ ‘to Benefit a Political Ally of the President’ Says Former Federal Judge
The Justice Dept’s New Spokesperson Came Directly from a Leading Anti-LGBTQ Hate Group
Kerri Kupec, new top spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice, came directly from anti-LGBTQ hate group Alliance Defending Freedom. Kupec … [Read more...] about The Justice Dept’s New Spokesperson Came Directly from a Leading Anti-LGBTQ Hate Group
EEOC and Department of Justice to Oppose Each Other in New York Anti-Gay Discrimination Case Before 2nd Circuit
The Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are set to argue against each other today in a case concerning a man … [Read more...] about EEOC and Department of Justice to Oppose Each Other in New York Anti-Gay Discrimination Case Before 2nd Circuit
2 Texas Men Face Federal Hate Crimes Charges For Horrific Torture, Rape Of Gay, Black Man
While savagely beating him with a frying pan, coffee mug, belt, chair and handgun, Jimmy Garza Jr. and Ramiro Serrata Jr. allegedly poured bleach in … [Read more...] about 2 Texas Men Face Federal Hate Crimes Charges For Horrific Torture, Rape Of Gay, Black Man
DOJ To Virginia School Board: Transgender Students Just Need To Pee
After proposals to restrict restroom use by transgender public school students were introduced in several states this year, LGBT advocates argued such … [Read more...] about DOJ To Virginia School Board: Transgender Students Just Need To Pee