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politics2 days ago

DOJ Erases Jan. 6 Prosecutions From Website, Prompting Claims of Record Revision

The Justice Department acknowledged scrubbing its site of news releases related to Jan. 6 prosecutions, calling the material partisan propaganda and prompting accusations of rewriting the Capitol attack’s history. The move follows broader Trump-era efforts, including his 2025 return to office actions pardoning or commuting sentences for more than 1,500 defendants and a new $1.776 billion fund to compensate allies who felt unfairly investigated. The removals included seditious-conspiracy cases against Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, whose convictions were vacated and dismissed, drawing bipartisan criticism in Congress.

via Politico|
#jan-6#justice-department#pardons
politics3 days ago

Judge Tosses Abrego Garcia Case, Citing Vindictive Prosecution

A federal judge dismissed the Trump-era criminal case against Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling the prosecution vindictive retaliation for his successful challenge to his deportation; the ruling cites evidence that the investigation was reopened in response to a Maryland habeas corpus ruling and tied to DOJ officials’ statements, signaling political influence. The case ends unless a higher court reinstates it, and Abrego remains subject to deportation proceedings to destinations such as Costa Rica or Liberia, with the government planning to appeal.

via Politico|
#deportation#immigration#justice-department
Trump Critics Eye Broad $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponisation' Fund for Claims
politics3 days ago

Trump Critics Eye Broad $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponisation' Fund for Claims

After the Justice Department unveiled an $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund' as part of a settlement over Trump’s tax-return leak, high-profile critics like Michael Cohen and James Comey say they may file claims, arguing the fund could compensate those targeted for political reasons. The fund is described as broadly eligible and overseen by five appointees, prompting bipartisan debate about who qualifies and how funds will be allocated, while the settlement bars Trump and his family from payouts.

via BBC|
#anti-weaponisation-fund#donald-trump#james-comey
GOP Rebels Erupt in Cruz-Hosted Briefing Over DOJ's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
politics3 days ago

GOP Rebels Erupt in Cruz-Hosted Briefing Over DOJ's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

During a two-hour briefing on the DOJ's nearly $1.8B 'anti-weaponization fund,' Cruz said Republicans erupted in anger, with about half of the roughly 45 attendees opposing it; Blanche insisted the fund wouldn't fund Jan. 6 defendants or tie to reconciliation, while Democrats pressed amendments, leading to postponed votes for Memorial Day recess.

via CBS News|
#anti-weaponization-fund#jan-6#justice-department
Judge Dismisses Indictment in Vindictiveness Case Involving Deported Salvadoran
politics4 days ago

Judge Dismisses Indictment in Vindictiveness Case Involving Deported Salvadoran

A Tennessee federal judge dismissed the federal human-smuggling indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding the prosecution vindictive and failing to rebut the presumption of vindictiveness tied to his civil challenge to his deportation from El Salvador; the ruling follows scrutiny of DOJ involvement and marks a major win for Abrego Garcia in ongoing immigration-related litigation.

via CBS News|
#deportation#indictment#justice-department
politics4 days ago

Trump defends controversial $1.8B fund as GOP backlash stalls reconciliation

President Trump defended the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund amid broad GOP opposition that halted a party-line reconciliation package; Democrats and several Republicans criticized the fund’s unilateral rollout and possible payouts tied to Jan. 6, while lawmakers push for more information from the Justice Department as the program, overseen by a five-member DOJ-appointed panel, could run through 2028 and remain a flashpoint in Capitol Hill battles.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#jan-6#justice-department
Cohen Seeks DOJ 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Relief
politics4 days ago

Cohen Seeks DOJ 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Relief

Michael Cohen says he will apply for the Justice Department’s new $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' to seek relief for what he calls politically motivated government actions; he is drafting and plans to submit a claim letter to the DOJ. The fund, created as part of a settlement over Trump-era issues, allows individuals alleging weaponization of the legal system to seek compensation, with a five-person panel appointed by the AG deciding claims. Cohen’s move aligns him with other Trump critics and supporters who have signaled interest, while ethics groups have criticized the fund.

via CBS News|
#anti-weaponization-fund#donald-trump#justice-department
Courts block DOJ bid for Maine and Wisconsin voter rolls
politics5 days ago

Courts block DOJ bid for Maine and Wisconsin voter rolls

Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin rejected the DOJ’s attempts to obtain unredacted voter registration lists, marking the seventh and eighth losses in a wave of cases against more than two dozen states; rulings say the Civil Rights Act does not authorize blanket production of statewide lists under HAVA/NVRA, underscoring federalism limits in election administration, while the DOJ continues lawsuits in about 30 jurisdictions.

via CBS News|
#federal-voting-laws#justice-department#maine
Trump Expands Immigration Judge Ranks to Speed Deportations
politics5 days ago

Trump Expands Immigration Judge Ranks to Speed Deportations

The Trump administration sworn in 77 permanent and 5 temporary immigration judges—the largest class in DOJ history—as part of a broader push to speed deportations and overhaul immigration courts. The move follows a purge of dozens of judges and aims to restore efficiency, bringing the judge corps closer to 700 while the backlog of pending cases has been reduced from about 4 million to roughly 3.5 million since January 2025, though critics say the appointments threaten the courts’ impartiality and fairness.

via CBS News|
#asylum-backlog#deportation#immigration-judges
Trump's $1.8B settlement fund attracts a crowded field of allies
politics5 days ago

Trump's $1.8B settlement fund attracts a crowded field of allies

A broad roster of Trump allies, including Jan. 6 defendants such as Mark McCloskey, George Santos and Rod Blagojevich, are already eyeing the Justice Department's new $1.8 billion settlement fund. The program, intended to compensate those charged or prosecuted, still lacks details on eligibility and how to apply, and its rollout has become a focal point in political and legal debates.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#jan-6-capitol-riot#justice-department
Florida prosecutor charged for emailing herself key Trump investigation files
politics6 days ago

Florida prosecutor charged for emailing herself key Trump investigation files

Carmen Lineberger, a 62-year-old former managing assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Florida, has been charged with two counts of theft of government money or property for allegedly emailing herself confidential Justice Department records related to Jack Smith’s investigation into President Trump, disguising the documents as dessert recipes and sending them to her personal email accounts. She pleaded not guilty; the Volume II Report she allegedly accessed was later sealed by Judge Aileen Cannon. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison. The case involves DOJ materials tied to the Trump probe and highlights concerns over safeguarding sensitive records.

via CNN|
#florida#jack-smith#justice-department