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Massachusetts Voter Data Case Ends as DOJ Lawsuit Is Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's December lawsuit seeking Massachusetts voter-registration data, ruling the DOJ did not adequately demonstrate a legal right to obtain sensitive information such as drivers' license numbers, addresses, and partial SSNs. The decision further constrains the Trump administration's efforts to collect state voter-roll data, a pattern seen across the country as DOJ sought data from at least 48 states and DC.

via The Boston Globe|

#doj #federal-court #massachusetts

politics1 day ago•24 min saved

DOJ opens antitrust probe into NFL broadcasting deals amid streaming shift

The Justice Department has launched an antitrust inquiry into NFL broadcast rights amid the league’s growing use of subscription streaming platforms, probing whether these deals raise costs or stifle competition. While the scope and timeline are unclear, lawmakers have pressed for scrutiny of the NFL’s evolving rights model under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act. In 2025, NFL games streamed on services like Prime Video, YouTube, Peacock, and Netflix, with estimates that watching all games could cost fans over $1,500, though the league notes most games are still available on free networks and local broadcasts.,

via The Washington Post|

#antitrust #broadcasting #doj

politics1 day ago•3 min saved

Massachusetts Voter Data Demand Rejected as DOJ Faces Fourth Court Loss

A federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Massachusetts’ unredacted voter registration records, marking the agency’s fourth defeat in 30 active voter-roll cases. The court found the DOJ failed to provide a required basis and purpose under Title III of the Civil Rights Act, rendering the demand facially inadequate. Similar challenges in California and Oregon have also failed, and a Georgia case was dismissed for improper venue with the DOJ refiled, illustrating mounting legal obstacles to the administration’s broad data-access push on voter rolls.

via Democracy Docket|

#civil-rights-act #doj #massachusetts

politics1 day ago•12 min saved

Bondi’s rapid animal-cruelty crackdown tests civil-vs-criminal enforcement

Florida AG Pam Bondi accelerated federal animal-welfare enforcement as part of a swift crackdown after a Texas breeder faced state cruelty charges, coordinating a multi-agency operation that led to a dog breeder’s indictment for misdemeanor license issues and a felony wire fraud claim, with rescue dogs sent to Big Dog Ranch Rescue and public celebrations of the outcome. The episode, and Bondi’s broader strategy—often involving Simmons of Big Dog Ranch Rescue—has drawn scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest and the reliance on criminal enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act, which experts say is typically civil and may have been developed with less input from traditional animal-welfare groups. The piece also notes internal Florida allegations involving a rescue board member and argues the federal framework, staffing, and regulatory tools for animal welfare remain uneven, raising questions about the scope and transparency of this aggressive approach.

via CBS News|

#animal-cruelty #animal-welfare-act #big-dog-ranch-rescue

business1 day ago•16 min saved

DOJ Probes NFL Media Deals for Antitrust Risk

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an antitrust probe into the NFL’s media rights deals, citing concerns that current arrangements may affect affordability and fair access under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act; regulators note fans face rising costs as games appear across many streaming services, while the league defends its distribution model as fan-friendly. The probe comes as the NFL weighs reopening roughly $110 billion in 11-year deals with Fox, Paramount, Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon after the 2029–30 season, following Paramount’s merger with Skydance.

via Deadline|

#antitrust #business #doj

politics1 day ago•11 min saved

Trump-era DOJ power contest: who lands as next attorney general

Trump’s rival factions are jockeying to name the next attorney general, with Harmeet Dhillon at the center backed by White House counsel David Warrington and Todd Blanche already serving as acting AG; competing Trump loyalists—Jeanine Pirro, Lee Zeldin, Ed Martin and Stanley Woodward—are also angling for influence as Bondi exits and the DOJ faces internal turmoil.

via Politico|

#attorney-general #doj #harmeet-dhillon

business2 days ago•3 min saved

DOJ launches antitrust inquiry into NFL broadcast exemption

The DOJ has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL, scrutinizing whether the league’s broadcast-rights practices—anchored by the 1961 Sports Broadcast Act exemption—harm consumers as more games shift to streaming, with officials from both sides declining comment.

via NBC Sports|

#antitrust #broadcasting #business

politics2 days ago•5 min saved

DOJ says Bondi subpoena lapses as House Epstein probe faces rescheduling

The Justice Department says former Attorney General Pam Bondi cannot be compelled to testify next week about the Epstein case because she no longer serves as AG, prompting the House Oversight Committee to try to reschedule and continue pressing for accountability on the Epstein files and the subpoena process.

via nbcnews.com|

#bondi #doj #epstein

us-crime-and-justice14 days ago•174 min saved

Epstein survivors sue DOJ and Google for privacy breaches in released files

A class-action filed in Northern California accuses the Justice Department and Google of exposing victim-identifying information in Epstein-related files released in 2025–26, allegedly outing about 100 survivors and enabling further publication by Google. The DOJ says it has removed documents flagged for redaction and continues reviewing for privacy protections, while survivors say the ongoing online publication and low redaction accuracy retraumatizes victims and endangers them.

via CNN|

#doj #epstein #google

politics14 days ago•2 min saved

Vance: federal fraud under $1.5M goes unprosecuted, vows crackdown on major offenders

Vice President J.D. Vance says the federal government doesn’t prosecute fraud under $1.5 million annually and announces a new DOJ-backed task force to pursue all fraud and hold higher‑level offenders accountable, while commenting on alleged schemes in Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community.

via New York Post|

#doj #fraud #jd-vance

crime15 days ago•174 min saved

Epstein survivors sue DOJ and Google over exposed victim privacy

Epstein survivors filed a class-action lawsuit in the Northern District of California against the Department of Justice and Google, arguing that documents released in 2025–26 publicly exposed approximately 100 survivors and their private information. The suit claims Google continued to republish the material after redactions were identified, renewing trauma and safety concerns. The DOJ says it has redacted thousands of victims’ names and is still processing requests, while Google’s actions to de-index or remove content are cited as insufficient in the complaint. The case hinges on the Epstein Files Transparency Act’s redaction requirements and alleged failures to protect victims’ privacy.

via CNN|

#crime #doj #epstein

politics15 days ago•177 min saved

First courtroom test for DOJ's 2020 election probe hinges on Georgia ballot materials

The Justice Department’s investigation into the 2020 election faces its first public court test in Atlanta as Fulton County seeks the return of FBI-seized 2020 ballots. Prosecutors argue the warrant was proper and the materials are needed for the probe, while the county contends the affidavit omitted important context. U.S. District Judge JP Boulee will weigh whether the seizure and related disclosures were lawful and whether guardrails should limit how such warrants are used in ongoing investigations, a ruling with implications for the wider probe and related actions, including a separate Arizona subpoena.

via CNN|

#2020-election #ballots #doj

politics15 days ago•174 min saved

DOJ probes race-in-admissions at Stanford, Ohio State, UC San Diego medical schools

The Trump administration’s Justice Department opened investigations into whether race is considered in admissions at three medical schools — Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego — requesting documents and admissions data back to 2019 as part of a broader push to scrutinize college admissions after a Supreme Court ruling limiting affirmative action; the schools say they will review the notices and respond.

via CNN|

#affirmativeaction #discrimination #doj

politics15 days ago•5 min saved

Powell probe fuels Fed-DOJ clash as subpoenas stall new leadership

The Federal Reserve is opposing the Justice Department’s bid to reinstate subpoenas tied to a probe of Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony, after the DOJ acknowledged it has no evidence of misconduct. Court filings show the Fed arguing subpoenas were improper and that a prior ruling quashing them could be reconsidered, potentially inviting an appeal. The standoff casts a cloud over Powell’s leadership as the White House weighs a successor and the Senate stalls on confirmation, delaying Fed policy and with potential global economic implications.

via Politico|

#boasberg #doj #fed

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DOJ launches Title VI inquiry into Ohio State College of Medicine admissions after social-media leak

The Justice Department opened a Title VI civil rights compliance review of Ohio State University College of Medicine’s admissions policies, requesting detailed applicant-level data (including MCAT scores, GPA, activities, essays, outcomes, and demographics) with a deadline of April 24. The investigation was publicly revealed when Harmeet Dhillon posted a photo of the letter on X, exposing the inquiry. OSU says it is fully compliant and will respond; the development comes amid broader debates over DEI policies and post-affirmative-action admissions rules.

via NBC News|

#admissions-data #civil-rights #doj