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DOJ Set to Abandon Boeing Prosecution Amid 737 Crash Controversy, Families of Victims Speak Out

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In Washington, D.C., the Department of Justice is reportedly poised to abandon prosecution efforts against Boeing related to the crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft, according to attorneys representing families of the crash victims. This potential shift has drawn mixed reactions from those advocating for accountability in the wake of the tragedies. The inquiry into Boeing’s practices intensified following two fatal accidents, one in Indonesia in 2018 and another in Ethiopia in 2019. Together, these incidents claimed the lives of 346 people. Investigators have long scrutinized the company’s adherence to safety regulations and its role … Read more

New York Lawmakers Demand DOJ Probe into State Gun Laws, Citing Constitutional Violations

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Utica, N.Y. — Two members of Congress are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to examine the constitutionality of New York’s gun control laws. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, representing New York’s 24th District, and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of the 21st District, collectively called for this inquiry in a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on May 15, 2025. In their correspondence, the lawmakers cite Supreme Court cases that have shaped interpretations of the Second Amendment. They reference significant rulings including District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010), and New … Read more

DOJ Leverages Trump’s ‘Phony Energy Emergency’ to Challenge State Climate Legislation

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Former President Donald Trump’s declaration of a “phony energy emergency” has become a focal point for the Department of Justice as it aims to challenge various climate laws enacted by states. This development may shape the future landscape of environmental regulations across the United States. In recent months, the DOJ has taken a proactive stance against state initiatives designed to combat climate change. Officials argue that these local regulations, implemented in response to a growing urgency over environmental concerns, may face legal scrutiny under federal law, particularly due to Trump’s earlier actions. The basis for … Read more

DOJ Tentatively Settles $30 Million Lawsuit with Ashli Babbitt’s Family Following Capitol Riot Shooting

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The Department of Justice has announced a preliminary agreement regarding the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. This settlement comes as part of the family’s $30 million lawsuit initiated in 2024. On Friday, attorneys representing both Babbitt’s estate and the Justice Department communicated to a federal judge in Washington, D.C., that they have reached a consensus on the terms of the settlement. Robert Sticht, the attorney for Babbitt’s family, indicated that a formal agreement is anticipated within three weeks. … Read more