United States Department of Justice

U.S. federal executive department in charge of law enforcement

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), also known as the Justice Department, is a federal executive department of the United States government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States, and is equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries. The department was formed in 1870 during the Ulysses S. Grant administration, and administers several federal law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Marshals Service (USMS), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The department is responsible for investigating instances of financial fraud, representing the United States government in legal matters, and running the federal prison system. The department is also responsible for reviewing the conduct of local law enforcement as directed by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.

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Watchdog Group Sues US Gov Over Unidentified Forces Policing Portland Protesters Gizmodo reports nonprofit watchdog group American Oversight is suing the US Justice Department and five other agencies. The lawsuit concerns the deployment of federal police against protesters in.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 1 day ago

Three charged with high-profile Twitter hacks The U.S. Justice Department announced charges on Friday in the hacking of the Twitter accounts of numerous high-profile figures. Gavino Garay reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:47Published 1 week ago

Flynn case to be reheard by appeals court A U.S. appeals court on Thursday agreed to rehear arguments that could potentially lead to the reopening of the case against Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:33Published 1 week ago

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FBI investigates reported Indiana lynching attempt The FBI is investigating a hate-crime report lodged by a Black civil rights activist in Indiana who said he was assaulted by several white men threatening to lynch him before a group of bystanders and.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:27Published on July 13, 2020

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Pelosi Rules Out Impeaching Attorney General William Barr House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House of Representative won’t impeach AAttorney General Bill Barr. According to Business Insider, Barr is set to testify before the House in July. Two Department.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on June 25, 2020

US Attorney General Barr To Testify Before Congress (CNN) Attorney General William Barr is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in late July, a Department of Justice spokesperson has announced. "The Attorney General has accepted an.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on June 24, 2020

Appeals court orders dismissal of Flynn case [NFA] A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday directed a federal judge to drop a criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn for lying to the FBI, handing a.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:38Published on June 24, 2020

Appeals Court Orders Judge To Drop Flynn Case On Wednesday, a US appeals court in Washington DC ordered the federal judge overseeing Michael Flynn case to dismiss the prosecution. The 2-1 ruling is a major victory for Flynn. Business Insider.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on June 24, 2020

'No crime committed' in NASCAR noose investigation The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it found no federal crime was committed after a noose was discovered in the garage of Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver in NASCAR's top series. Adam Reed.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:13Published on June 24, 2020

DOJ Prosecutor To Testify Higher Ups Improperly Interfered In Roger Stone Case Justice Department prosecutor Aaron Zelinksy will testify to Congress this week about the sentencing of former GOP strategist Roger Stone. According to Business Insider, Zelinsky will say that senior.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:43Published on June 23, 2020

Trump: Bolton breaking law if he publishes book U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday his former national security adviser John Bolton will have broken the law if a book he has written is published. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:35Published on June 15, 2020

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