Rep. Jamie Raskin Urges Reinstatement of DOJ and FBI Officials Fired Over Jan. 6 Investigations

Washington, D.C. — Representative Jamie Raskin, the leading Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has launched a vehement effort to reverse the dismissal of several Justice Department prosecutors involved in investigating the January 6 Capitol riot. Concerned about what he views as a politically motivated purge, Raskin has reached out to high-ranking officials within the Trump administration demanding both a cessation of these firings and the reinstatement of the ousted officials. In a series of urgent letters, Rep. Raskin addressed Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI director nominee Kash Patel, and acting U.S. Attorney for the … Read more

DOJ Sues Houston County Over Alleged Voting Rights Violations, Claims System Undermines Black Voters

Houston, Georgia – A lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 16 claims that the electoral system in Houston County weakens the voting influence of its Black population. This legal move is the culmination of a multi-year investigation into violations of the Voting Rights Act and raises serious questions about the fairness of local governance in this Georgia county. The Department of Justice’s inquiry, detailed in a two-page notification sent to county officials on December 19, 2024, focuses on an electoral process which, according to federal authorities, systematically underrepresents Black citizens. Current … Read more

Twin Cities Attorney Analyzes New DOJ Directive to Prosecute Non-Compliant Immigration Law Enforcers

Minneapolis, MN — A new directive from the U.S. Department of Justice is causing a stir among law enforcement circles. The three-page federal memorandum instructs authorities to prosecute law enforcement officials who refuse to enforce immigration laws. This major policy shift emphasizes the federal government’s current stance on immigration enforcement and the consequences for non-compliance. The memo outlines specific prosecutorial actions against those who hinder the enforcement of immigration laws. This includes local and state law enforcement officials who have been known to adopt sanctuary policies, which limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Officials at … Read more

Lawyer Appeals to White House and DOJ for Assurance on TikTok’s Availability in App Stores

As concerns grow about the security and privacy practices of the Chinese-owned app TikTok, notable pressure is mounting on U.S. authorities to determine the future availability of the app in American digital stores. At the center of the storm, a prominent attorney has called upon the White House and the Department of Justice to issue clear guidelines regarding the continued distribution of TikTok through app stores. TikTok, the globally popular social media platform known for its short, engaging video content, has been under scrutiny by U.S. lawmakers and regulators over potential risks to national security … Read more