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Politics · United StatesFour US cities to share $300 million in crime reduction funding
Four U.S. cities will receive nearly $300 million in federal funding through the Justice Department's new Model Cities Initiative. The program aims to reduce violent crime and bolster law enforcement by supporting tailored strategies in Jacksonville, Baton Rouge, Jackson, and St. Louis.
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Politics · United StatesJustice Department Sues Anne Arundel Schools Over Transgender Policy
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland. The suit claims the district's policies allow students to change their gender identity without parental knowledge or consent, violating federal law.
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Politics · United StatesAppeals court sends noncitizen ballot case back to district court
A federal appeals court has rejected the Justice Department's request to set aside approximately 20,000 California mail-in ballots alleged to be from noncitizens. The case has been sent back to a district court for further proceedings.
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Politics · United StatesUS Violent Crime Victimization Fell 25% in 2025, DOJ Survey Finds
A preliminary Justice Department survey estimates that violent crime victimization in the US dropped by 25% in 2025. Property crime also saw a 19% decrease. The administration has credited its immigration and gang crackdowns for these declines.
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Politics · United StatesTrump ordered DOJ lawsuit to block Alaska election results
President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to file a lawsuit seeking to block the certification of Alaska's Senate election if the Republican incumbent loses. The suit argues that two candidates named Dan Sullivan could confuse voters, a claim Senator Lisa Murkowski disputes.
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Politics · United StatesUS DOJ warns California officials over noncitizen ballots
The Trump administration has warned California officials that processing ballots from suspected noncitizens could lead to criminal investigation and prosecution. This warning comes amid an ongoing dispute between the Justice Department and the state over election integrity.
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Politics · United StatesJustice Department Threatens California Over Noncitizen Voters
The Justice Department has threatened California with legal action over concerns that noncitizens may have received mail ballots for upcoming midterm elections. The state has been given 48 hours to review voter rolls and segregate ballots of unverified individuals.
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Politics · United StatesUS drops prosecution of ex-CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry
The US Justice Department has agreed to forgo prosecution of former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry. She was accused of working as an unregistered agent for South Korea and accepting gifts. A deferred prosecution deal means charges will be suspended for 12 months if she abides by conditions.
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Politics · United StatesUS Justice Department charges 16 foreigners with illegal voting
The US Justice Department has announced charges against 16 foreign nationals for alleged illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes. The cases involve voting by non-citizens in federal elections and false claims of US citizenship.
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Politics · United StatesJudge David S. Leibowitz rules federal non‑citizen voting ban unconstitutional in case of Jamaican national Chelsea Cox
U.S. District Judge David S. Leibowitz dismissed a federal case against Jamaican national Chelsea Cox, declaring the law criminalising non‑citizen voting unconstitutional. The ruling applies solely to Cox’s case and the Justice Department announced it will appeal.
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PoliticsJustice Department reviews Watergate prosecutor conduct
The Justice Department is conducting a preliminary review into whether the special prosecutor's office that investigated Watergate committed misconduct. The review was prompted by a presentation from a former Nixon aide who theorised the "deep state" orchestrated the former president's downfall.
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Politics · United StatesJudge orders Trump administration to release memo on boat attacks
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to provide a Justice Department memo justifying military attacks on boats within 14 days. The memo underpins the administration's campaign of bombing boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Business & Economy · United StatesEva Bratcher charged with $21,402 fraud after hiding mother's body
Eva Bratcher, 72, faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding Social Security of $21,402 by collecting her mother's benefits after her death in 2021. Her mother's body was found in a garage freezer two years later.
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Politics · United StatesJustice Department moves to end 50+ school desegregation cases
The Justice Department is seeking to end more than 50 long-standing court orders designed to curb racial segregation in schools. The move has drawn criticism from former officials who warn it could lead to increased discrimination.
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Politics · United StatesHospitals agree to stop treating transgender minors, pay federal government
At least six major hospitals have agreed to stop providing gender-affirming hormones and surgery to transgender minors. They will instead make payments to the federal government for patients seeking to reverse these treatments, according to Justice Department settlements.
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Joe diGenova resigns from Trump probe after dispute with AG
Joe diGenova, the top prosecutor in a Justice Department probe into former officials targeting Donald Trump, has resigned. His departure followed a tense phone call with Attorney General Todd Blanche and could lead to further delays in the investigation.
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Politics · United StatesAfghan woman deported via secret court after aiding terror plot
The Justice Department announced the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman accused of aiding a terror plot. Her case was the first to use the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a secretive tribunal established 30 years ago, which had not been activated until this summer.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Justice Department denies pausing cooperation with Canada
The US Justice Department has denied reports that it ordered a pause in cooperation with the Canadian government. The alleged directive came amid ongoing trade disputes and tariffs between the two nations.
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Republican effort to prosecute Fauci for contempt stalls
A Republican effort to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress has stalled. This comes after a GOP-led Senate committee voted to hold him in contempt three weeks ago, with some administration officials now questioning the legal approach.
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Politics · United StatesTrump intervened to force Live Nation settlement, reports say
President Trump personally intervened to push the Justice Department toward a settlement with Live Nation in an antitrust case, according to reports. The intervention reportedly occurred shortly before a trial was set to begin, following meetings between the company's CEO and White House officials.
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