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DOJ weighs federal charges against ICE agent tied to Minneapolis shooting
crime1 day ago

DOJ weighs federal charges against ICE agent tied to Minneapolis shooting

The Justice Department is weighing federal civil-rights charges against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Christian Castro for a shooting in Minneapolis that injured a Venezuelan immigrant. Castro was arrested in May after Minnesota prosecutors charged him with second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime; Texas Gov. Abbott has declined to extradite him to Minnesota. DOJ prosecutors could move forward with charges as soon as this week, and a Texas judge will hear Minnesota’s extradition request. DOJ says charging decisions are collaborative with the Civil Rights Division and based on the facts and law, and no decision has been made yet, highlighting ongoing tensions over ICE accountability.

via CNN|
#civil-rights#crime#extradition
Ed Martin exits DOJ after turbulent tenure that strained colleagues
courts-and-law4 days ago

Ed Martin exits DOJ after turbulent tenure that strained colleagues

Justice Department official Ed Martin, a Trump ally who clashed with fellow officials over investigative conduct, is leaving his post after a turbulent tenure that included a stint as interim U.S. attorney for D.C. and leadership of the DOJ’s controversial “weaponization” group; the president announced the departure, and Martin is expected to pursue legal battles tied to upcoming elections.

via The Washington Post|
#courts-and-law#donald-trump#ed-martin-politician
Trump-ally Ed Martin Exits DOJ to Lead Legal Campaigns in Upcoming Elections
politics4 days ago

Trump-ally Ed Martin Exits DOJ to Lead Legal Campaigns in Upcoming Elections

President Donald Trump announced that Ed Martin, a longtime ally who served as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. and later as pardon attorney, will leave the Justice Department to pursue “legal battles” ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and the 2028 presidential race; Martin formerly led a DOJ weaponization working group and defended Jan. 6 defendants, with praise from Attorney General Todd Blanche as his nomination faced stiff Senate scrutiny.

via NBC News|
#ed-martin#jan-6#justice-department
politics4 days ago

Ed Martin exits DOJ to pursue election-related legal work, per Trump

Trump says Ed Martin, a longtime ally who served as the DOJ's pardon attorney and interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, is leaving the department to take on outside election-related legal work for upcoming midterm and presidential elections. A controversial figure who backed election conspiracy theories and led Trump’s Weaponization Working Group before his removal, Martin’s departure follows his failed bid to be confirmed as D.C. U.S. attorney in 2025 and comes as Trump touts his role in defending elections.

via Politico|
#ed-martin#elections#jan-6
DoJ to Deploy Roughly 1,000 Poll Monitors This Fall
politics8 days ago

DoJ to Deploy Roughly 1,000 Poll Monitors This Fall

The Justice Department plans to dispatch about 1,000 monitors to polling places this fall — likely the largest number under a Republican president — to ensure election laws are followed and voters’ rights are protected; Democrats have raised concerns about potential interference, but monitors have historically behaved professionally, focusing on jurisdictions rather than personnel.

via The Washington Post|
#elections#elections-2026#justice-department
DOJ Chief Signals Supreme Court Route in State Voter-Roll Battle
politics9 days ago

DOJ Chief Signals Supreme Court Route in State Voter-Roll Battle

Newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche told Meet the Press that taking the DOJ’s bid to obtain state unredacted voter rolls to the U.S. Supreme Court is a “possibility” after a string of losses in lower courts; the department argues a Civil Rights Act provision authorizes access to private voter records to verify noncitizen voting claims, but courts have largely rejected that reading, including a Sixth Circuit panel that refused to rehear the case. Blanche said the effort will continue and did not pledge complete independence from the White House.

via Democracy Docket|
#civil-rights-act#elections#justice-department
Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from White House
politics9 days ago

Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from White House

US Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to pledge that the DOJ would always act independently of the White House, saying no attorney general should promise to defy the president; narrowly confirmed 50-49, Blanche has defended Trump-era actions (including moving Maxwell to a minimum-security prison and pardons for Capitol attackers) and defended an anti-weaponization fund that is reportedly dead, while insisting the DOJ will pursue election-integrity efforts despite court defeats and facing scrutiny over Epstein-related files.

via The Guardian|
#donald-trump#independence#justice-department
DOJ May Seek Supreme Court Intervention in Voter-Roll Access Disputes
politics10 days ago

DOJ May Seek Supreme Court Intervention in Voter-Roll Access Disputes

The DOJ is weighing a Supreme Court appeal after losing 22 cases over broad access to state voter rolls, part of a federal effort to audit rolls for deficiencies and possible noncitizen registrations. Dozens of states and Washington, D.C. have resisted, underscoring that elections are run by states. Blanche frames the push as protecting election integrity while insisting constitutional compliance at the state level.

via NBC News|
#election-integrity#justice-department#politics
Judge Warns DOJ Over Epstein File Redactions, Signals Possible Contempt
politics12 days ago

Judge Warns DOJ Over Epstein File Redactions, Signals Possible Contempt

A federal judge, Emmet Sullivan, pressed DOJ attorneys about complying with court orders to justify redactions and disclose information from the Epstein files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, warning he could hold lawyers in contempt. The dispute centers on journalist Katie Phang’s lawsuit alleging the DOJ failed to fully comply, while the department says details will come. Sullivan invoked a past contempt finding in the Ted Stevens case to emphasize enforcement and signaled that a new order may be issued to curb ongoing delays.

via NBC News|
#emmet-sullivan#epstein#justice-department
politics12 days ago

Blanche pledges impartial justice as DOJ address leans away from partisan attacks

New Attorney General Todd Blanche told DOJ staff he will lead with integrity, uphold the rule of law impartially, and respect the judiciary, while welcoming disagreement. The 19-minute address marked a departure from earlier rhetoric against activist judges and criticisms of Biden-era leadership, signaling a more cohesive, professional DOJ. Critics argue the department has already grown politicized under his leadership, noting staff turnover and prosecutions, but Blanche framed the message as a commitment to doing the right thing and backing employees who follow the law.

via Politico|
#doj-speech#judiciary#justice-department
New DOJ Leader Calls for Unity and Integrity in Inaugural Address
politics13 days ago

New DOJ Leader Calls for Unity and Integrity in Inaugural Address

Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered his first DOJ staff address in Washington, pledging to lead the department with integrity, uphold the rule of law impartially, respect the judiciary, and encourage healthy debate among staff from diverse backgrounds—an effort to steady a workforce shaken by firings and political controversy. Critics remain skeptical about whether he will follow through on these promises as the department navigates past upheaval and scrutiny.

via CNN|
#attorney-general#justice-department#politics