#Department of Justice
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PoliticsDOJ Intervenes in Alaska Senate Race: Accusations of Voter Deception Emerge Ahead of Midterms
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a revised lawsuit seeking to decertify Alaska's Senate race results if incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses, accusing Democratic operatives of misleading voters by placing a candidate with the same name on the ballot. The move has raised concerns about election integrity and federal meddling.
PoliticsJudge Blocks DOJ Attempt to Halt Mail Ballot Count in California Days Before Midterms
A US judge has denied the Department of Justice's request to stop California from counting mail ballots from individuals suspected of being noncitizens, just days before the midterm elections. The ruling is a setback for President Trump's efforts to increase federal oversight in elections.
PoliticsAppeals Court Skeptical of DOJ Lawsuit Targeting California Mail-In Ballots
A U.S. appeals court has expressed skepticism regarding the Department of Justice's lawsuit against California, which seeks to invalidate mail-in ballots sent to likely non-citizens. The court questioned the legal basis for the federal government to interfere with state election administration.
PoliticsDOJ Defends Controversial Lawsuit to Block Alaska Senate Race Certification Amidst Bipartisan Criticism
US Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's lawsuit to block the certification of Alaska's Senate race results, citing voter confusion. The move has drawn bipartisan criticism, with some alleging political motives from the Trump administration.
PoliticsIlhan Omar's Lawyers Demand Return of Property Seized in Federal Home Raid, Citing Political Motivation
Lawyers for U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar are demanding the return of property seized in a federal raid on her Washington, D.C. home, alleging the investigation is politically motivated and that authorities failed to follow judicial instructions during the search.
PoliticsUS Justice Department Launches Antitrust Inquiry Into Major TV Networks Over Trump Coverage Boycott
The US Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into major television networks over their recent decision to temporarily halt coverage of President Donald Trump in solidarity with barred reporters.
PoliticsFederal Judge in Miami Strikes Down Noncitizen Voting Law as Unconstitutional
A US federal judge in Miami has ruled that a law criminalising noncitizen voting is unconstitutional, dismissing a case against a Florida resident in a blow to the administration's election fraud crackdown.
PoliticsUS Justice Department Files Misconduct Complaint Against Minnesota Federal Judges Over Media Comments
The US Justice Department has filed a misconduct complaint against seven Minnesota federal judges who spoke to the media about Operation Metro Surge. Attorney General Todd Blanche accused the judges of bias, while the judiciary maintains their comments complied with ethical guidelines.
TechnologyUS Department of Justice Clarifies Statement, Distinguishing Between Targets and Victims in Chinese Hacking Campaign
The US Department of Justice revised its previous statements to clarify that several government agencies were targeted rather than compromised by Chinese hackers.
PoliticsTrump Administration Warns Washington, DC’s Kennedy Center Faces Demolition Without Urgent Repairs
The Trump administration warned in a court filing that the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could be demolished if necessary renovations are not allowed to proceed.
TechnologyTikTok Reaches $400 Million Settlement With US Justice Department Over Children's Privacy Violations
TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to a $400m settlement with the US Department of Justice to resolve allegations of violating children's online privacy laws.
PoliticsTrump Administration Asks US Supreme Court to Lift Injunction on $400m White House Ballroom Project
The Department of Justice has asked the US Supreme Court to lift an injunction and allow construction on Donald Trump's $400m White House ballroom project to proceed for national security reasons.
