Category: Justice Department

Justice Department Announces Task Force to Combat COVID-19 Fraud

The Justice Department has launched a task force that would bolster existing law enforcement efforts cracking down on CCP virus-related fraud. The task force, which will be led by the deputy attorney general, will augment existing investigations and enforcement initiatives to detect and disrupt COVID-19-related fraud. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a memo on…


Justice Department Launches Review to Expand Access to Justice For Poor, Minorities

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday announced that the Justice Department (DOJ) is working to revive an effort to support certain disadvantaged communities to combat barriers to accessing justice in America. Garland said that the department will launch a review seeking to address disparities in the criminal justice system and barriers to access the immigration and civil…


Former CBP Agent Admits to Bringing Mexican National Into US Illegally: DOJ

A former Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer has pleaded guilty to illegally bringing a Mexican woman into the United States, according to the Justice Department. Rhonda Lee Walker, 40, of Laredo, admitted to federal prosecutors that she helped the illegal immigrant enter the country so that she could work for Walker as a housekeeper and…


Active Duty Service Member Arrested Over Jan. 6 Capitol Breach: DOJ

An active-duty U.S. Marine Corps officer was arrested on Thursday for his alleged involvement in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the Justice Department said. Maj. Christopher Warnagiris, who is a commissioned officer stationed at the Marine Corps Base Quantico, has been accused of entering the Capitol building after pushing through a line of police officers. He…


McGahn to Sit for Closed-Door Interview With House Judiciary Panel Ending Protracted Lawsuit

Former White House counsel Don McGahn will appear for a closed-door interview with House Judiciary Committee lawmakers as part of an agreement to end a years-long lawsuit seeking his testimony. The Justice Department and attorneys for the Judiciary committee provided details of the agreement in the filing to a federal court, a day after they…


The Ongoing Politicization of the DOJ

Commentary President Joe Biden over the past few months has added to his administration multiple officials from the Obama-era who had direct participation in “RussiaGate.” The latest addition by the Biden administration is Susan Hennessey to the Department of Justice’s National Security Division. Hennessey has been one of the primary promoters of Russia-collusion theories during her time…


The Ongoing Politicization of the DOJ

Commentary President Joe Biden over the past few months has added to his administration multiple officials from the Obama-era who had direct participation in “RussiaGate.” The latest addition by the Biden administration is Susan Hennessey to the Department of Justice’s National Security Division. Hennessey has been one of the primary promoters of Russia-collusion theories during her time…


House, DOJ Reach Agreement on McGahn Subpoena Case: Attorneys

The Justice Department and attorneys for the House Judiciary Committee say both parties have reached an agreement in a case seeking to enforce a subpoena demanding testimony from former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn. In a filing to a federal appeals court, lawyers from both sides said that the parties have reached an agreement “in principle”…


House Panel, DOJ Reach Agreement in McGahn Subpoena Case: Attorneys

The Justice Department and attorneys for the House Judiciary Committee say they have reached an agreement in a case seeking to enforce a subpoena demanding testimony from former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn. In a filing to a federal appeals court, lawyers from both sides said that the parties have reached an agreement “in principle” on…


House Panel, DOJ Reach Agreement in McGahn Subpoena Case: Attorneys

The Justice Department and attorneys for the House Judiciary Committee say they have reached an agreement in a case seeking to enforce a subpoena demanding testimony from former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn. In a filing to a federal appeals court, lawyers from both sides said that the parties have reached an agreement “in principle” on…