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In Austin, a Rare Prosecution over Worker Death in Trench Collapse

Travis County’s progressive DA has secured indictments for the 2021 death of Juan José Galvan Batalla, remembered as a “cheerful” hard worker and beloved sibling.

Texas Observer

Key career officials at Justice Department reassigned to different positions, AP source says

The Justice Department has reassigned key senior officials across multiple divisions as part of a leadership shakeup ahead of the expected confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi

The Independent UK

Justice Department Undergoes Major Leadership Reassignments

New leadership at the Justice Department initiates reassignments of senior officials amidst clashes with President Trump, raising concerns within the legal...

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Trump's Blanket Clemency for Capitol Rioters Excuses Political Violence

The president drew no distinction between people who merely entered the building and people who vandalized it or assaulted police officers.

Reason

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago judge just made sure Jack Smith’s final report won’t see the light of day

Judge Aileen Cannon is blocking top lawmakers from privately viewing a report on the classified documents case

The Independent UK

Trump orders wide search for political bias in Biden-era actions - Roll Call

President Donald Trump ordered the attorney general to hunt for instances of campaigns against perceived political opponents.

Roll Call

Justice Department Seeks Dismissal Of January 6 Riot Cases

The Justice Department seeks to dismiss cases related to the January 6 riot following Trump's pardons, raising questions about accountability and justice.

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TikTok ban is officially delayed by at least 75 days — here’s what we know

Donald Trump has delayed the TikTok ban with a new executive order — here's what you need to know.

Tom’s Guide

How Garland stymied Trump on his way out

Trump wants to ramp up the federal death penalty. Before he left, the former attorney general made that harder

Salon

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon order ‘flies in the face of the facts’ of violent insurrection, retired federal judge explains

In the first hours of his second term, President Donald Trump pardoned nearly everyone convicted of crimes associated with the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol – including former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio – and commuted the sentences of 14 more, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes.

The Conversation

President Donald Trump's inauguration address — full text here

President Donald Trump’s inauguration address promised a “golden age of America” and to “declare a national emergency at our southern border.”

Fortune

Trump’s inauguration: Key takeaways as Trump sworn in as 47th US president

Republican leader took his oath of office under the US Capitol Rotunda as frigid weather forced the ceremony indoors.

Al Jazeera

President Trump Vows To End Weaponization Of Justice Department

President Trump vows to end weaponization of Justice Department, signaling a shift in administration's approach to law enforcement.

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Trump Transition Delays Key Appointments At Justice Department

Delays in key appointments during the Trump transition at the Justice Department raise concerns for national security operations.

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The Independent UK

DOJ accuses Walgreens of ignoring ‘red flags’ and driving opioid crisis with invalid prescriptions

Massive pharmacy chain has paid millions in opioid settlements already

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Judge Leans Against Sharing Special Counsel Report With Congress

Judge Aileen Cannon questions DOJ's urgency to share special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump with Congress in a hearing in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Al Jazeera

Former CIA employee pleads guilty to leaking files on Israel’s Iran strikes

Asif William Rahman has pled guilty to transmitting classified national defence information, US Justice Department says.

Reason

Biden Attempts To Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment by Blog Post

Biden announced today that the Equal Rights Amendment is the "law of the land," but the Justice Department and the national archivist disagree.

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Former US Attorney Lays Out 'Concerns' With Trump AG Pick Pam Bondi's Answers in Confirmation Hearing

Former Florida AG Pam Bondi is vying to become the next Attorney General of the U.S., but experts worry her loyalty to Trump could cloud her impartiality.

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House Oversight Chair Requests DOJ Investigation Of James Biden

House Oversight Committee Chair requests DOJ to investigate James Biden for false statements implicating President Biden in influence-peddling schemes.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland Defends Justice Department Against Criticism

Attorney General Merrick Garland's tenure at the Justice Department, emphasizing justice over politics, faces uncertainty and controversy.

The Texas Tribune

Feds refer Texas’ Harvey funding discrimination case to Justice Department

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development confirmed its finding that Texas unfairly favored white residents in rural areas when it distributed $1 billion in Harvey aid in 2021.

Reason

DEA Ends Airport Gate Searches After Years of Documented Abuses of Civil Asset Forfeiture

The Justice Department temporarily suspended the program in November because of "significant risks" of constitutional violations.

The Independent UK

Drug used in federal executions under Trump may cause 'unnecessary pain and suffering,' Garland says

The Justice Department is rescinding its protocol for federal executions that allowed for single-drug lethal injections with pentobarbital

The Independent UK

Toyota's truck division Hino to pay $1.6 billion as part of emissions scandal

A Toyota subsidiary has agreed to pay more than $1.6 billion and plead guilty for violations related to the submission of false and fraudulent engine emission testing and fuel consumption data to regulators and the illicit smuggling of engines into the United States

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