Tag Archives: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DOJ Investigates Missouri Rep. Cori Bush Over Campaign Spending

Rep. Cori Bush

Jimmy Williams Missouri Democratic Representative Cori Bush is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding allegations of misusing federal funds, particularly concerning her campaign’s spending on security services. This information comes from three sources familiar with the situation. Bush has denied any wrongdoing and emphasized her commitment …

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If Elected, Trump Threatens to Weaponize DOJ Against Biden

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Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams Former Republican President Donald Trump made clear Monday that if returned by voters to the White House this year, he plans to weaponize the U.S. Department of Justice against Democratic President Joe Biden. Trump’s threat against Biden, who is seeking reelection, came as the ex-president prepares …

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Demands By Protesters And Breonna Taylor’s Family Helped Expose The Rot In Louisville Policing

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Commentary Vanessa Gallman, Kentucky Lantern The fallout of the 2020 Breonna Taylor killing by police, resulting from an invalid warrant, made clear that the Louisville police department has serious problems in management and training. But a two-year federal investigation into the department exposed the depth of the bullying and overall …

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U.S. Sues Arizona Over Proof Of Citizenship Voting Law

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by Kira Lerner, Arizona Mirror The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division announced Tuesday that it has sued Arizona over a law signed by the state’s Republican governor in March that requires people registering to vote prove their citizenship to participate in a presidential election or to vote by …

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DOJ Launches Task Force To Enforce Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs

Merrick Garland

The United States Justice Department (DOJ) has created a new task force spanning multiple agencies to enforce sanctions imposed against Russian officials and oligarchs in response to Russia‘s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The task force – dubbed “KleptoCapture” – will enforce sweeping US sanctions, export restrictions and other economic curbs …

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