Tagged: Justice Department

DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization
Justice Department

DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization

Cory Turner | Jun 20, 2026, 8:33 PM UTC
The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.
Immigration courts are using a new tactic to speed up deportations
Immigration courts are using a new tactic to speed up deportations
The Justice Department is moving up the court hearings for hundreds of immigrants and scheduling them for mass hearings. If they don't show up, they could be ordered deported.
Ximena Bustillo | May 26, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
U.S. grand jury indicts Raúl Castro, former Cuban president
U.S. grand jury indicts Raúl Castro, former Cuban president
The 94-year-old former leader of Cuba faces several charges, including four counts of murder for an attack on a humanitarian group more than 30 years ago.
Jaclyn Diaz | May 20, 2026, 5:53 PM UTC
Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under Trump administration
Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under Trump administration
New gun rules and lawsuits against states signal how this Trump administration is using its powers to align itself with the wishes of the gun rights movement.
Jaclyn Diaz | May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
U.S. government to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS settlement
U.S. government to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS settlement
As part of the settlement agreement, the U.S. is "forever barred and precluded" from examining or prosecuting President Trump, his sons and the Trump organization's current tax issues, according to a document posted to the DOJ website.
The Associated Press | May 20, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
Judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement
Judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement
The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.
Carrie Johnson | May 18, 2026, 2:58 PM UTC
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