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Appeals court strengthens protections for naturalized U.S. citizens
Abdulrahman Farhane’s U.S. citizenship was threatened after his federal guilty plea. An appeals court said his lawyer should have advised him of that risk.
By Tobi RajiNovember 16, 2024
Trump’s victory has Biden Justice Dept. racing to finalize police fixes
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to abandon the Biden administration’s use of federal power to help curb excessive force and discrimination by police.
By David Nakamura and Mark BermanNovember 16, 2024
Trump praises Cabinet-in-waiting as it stirs controversy in Washington
But Trump, clad in a tuxedo and surrounded by supporters, seemed undeterred by any dust his nominations might have kicked up.
By Jacqueline Alemany, Perry Stein and Ann E. MarimowNovember 14, 2024
Gaetz nomination brings new focus on underage sex allegations
Matt Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general has brought attention on allegations that he had sex with a 17-year-old girl; the DOJ dropped an investigation into those claims last year.
By Michael Kranish, Perry Stein and Ann E. MarimowNovember 14, 2024
Judge puts off Jan. 6 trial after defendant points to possible Trump pardon
The judge is the first to postpone a Jan. 6-related trial scheduled for the post-election transition period.
By Spencer S. HsuNovember 14, 2024
DOJ details abuses at Atlanta jail where man was ‘neglected to death’
The Justice Department described conditions at the Fulton County Jail as dangerous, alleging such issues as inmates being denied adequate medical care.
By David NakamuraNovember 14, 2024
Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz, outspoken ally, as attorney general
The Florida congressman would be the first U.S. attorney general in four decades who never worked as a government attorney or judge.
By Perry Stein, Josh Dawsey and Tobi RajiNovember 13, 2024
No immunity decision in Trump’s hush money case as prosecutors weigh how to proceed
The delay further throws into question whether President-elect Trump will be sentenced as scheduled for his felony convictions on Nov. 26.
By Shayna JacobsNovember 12, 2024
Amid talk of Jan. 6 pardons, a judge in D.C. defends the court’s work
A U.S. judge defended the justice system’s handling of Capitol riot cases, while acknowledging prosecutions may be halted with Donald Trump’s election.
By Spencer S. HsuNovember 12, 2024
The election is over. Here’s what to expect with Donald Trump’s criminal trials.
By Perry SteinNovember 10, 2024
Trump fired one FBI director. Will he fire Christopher Wray, too?
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to power could mean FBI director Christopher Wray must choose between getting fired and submitting his resignation.
By Perry Stein and Mark BermanNovember 10, 2024
For legal disputes, Elon Musk’s X picked a venue far from Texas HQ
By changing his company’s terms of service, Elon Musk has ensured that lawsuits against X will be heard in courthouses that are a hub for conservative judges.
By Tobi RajiNovember 10, 2024
Trump allies push to punish Jack Smith in first test of retribution vow
As Smith took steps to wind down his Jan. 6 election interference case against Trump, GOP lawmakers sent the special counsel a preliminary investigative notice.
By Isaac Arnsdorf, Perry Stein, Josh Dawsey and Spencer S. HsuNovember 8, 2024
Charges unsealed in alleged Iranian plot that included talk of killing Trump
One of three men charged in a broad plot allegedly targeting many people told investigators he also was asked to find a way to surveil and kill Donald Trump.
By Shayna Jacobs and Josh DawseyNovember 8, 2024
At sentencing, Jan. 6 rioter demands ‘full pardon,’ gets 8-year term
Zachary J. Alam demanded a full pardon and “full restitution” at his sentencing. A judge pointed to his lack of remorse in imposing the penalty.
By Tom JackmanNovember 7, 2024
Jan. 6 riot defendants celebrate Trump’s election, angle for pardons
The president-elect has promised to pardon some Capitol rioters. His campaign has said he will decide which ones on a “case-by-case” basis.
By Spencer S. Hsu, Tom Jackman and Dan Rosenzweig-ZiffNovember 6, 2024
D.C. officer accused of warning Proud Boys leader seeks trial by judge, not jury
Lt. Shane Lamond is scheduled to go on trial in December on charges that he told Henry ‘Enrique’ Tarrio that police had a warrant out for him.
By Spencer S. HsuNovember 5, 2024
Judge denies Missouri’s effort to block federal election monitors
A U.S. district court judge ruled against Republican leaders who sought to bar federal monitors from polling sites in St. Louis County on Election Day.
By David NakamuraNovember 5, 2024
Supreme Court will weigh Louisiana’s redrawn congressional map
The case involves two majority-Black districts and will impact how states craft minority voting districts to comply with the Voting Rights Act.
By Justin JouvenalNovember 4, 2024
Former Louisville officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s rights
The Justice Department charged former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, who fired 10 shots during the 2020 raid on Taylor’s apartment that resulted in her death.
By David NakamuraNovember 1, 2024
