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Ferguson Shooting News Update: Eric Holder Condemns Gunman Charged With Shooting Cops During Michael Brown Protest Rally

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder released a statement denouncing the man charged with shooting two St. Louis police officers during a protest rally in Ferguson, Missouri last week.

Darren Wilson News Update: Department of Justice Will Not Charge Police Officer; DOJ Finds Racial Bias in Ferguson PD

Along with officially closing the federal investigation of the police shooting of Michael Brown on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice released a report that finds evidence that the Ferguson police department has engaged in discriminatory practices targeting African Americans.

Summit to 'Counteract' Extremism to Be Held in Washington Following Paris Attacks

The event will take place on Feb. 18 in Washington. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder confirmed the news on Sunday.

New 'Rigorous' Racial Profiling Policy Won't Apply to Homeland Security, TSA Agents

Sometime next week, Attorney General Eric Holder will announce a new set of guidelines that will restrict the controversial practice of racial profiling in law enforcement agencies.

Eric Garner Choking Death: Judge Releases Details on Why Officer Daniel Pantaleo Was Not Indicted

Civil rights leaders call the lack of indictment against New York Police Department officer Daniel Pantaleo "a travesty of justice."

Same Sex Marriage Ban and Laws: Attorney General Announces US Government Will Recognize Gay Marriage in 6 More States

As of Saturday, gay marriage will now be recognized by the federal government in 32 states plus the District of Columbia.

Attorney General Eric Holder Resigns

The nation's first African American attorney general, Eric Holder, Jr., will announce his resignation on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith Sentencing: Osama bin Laden's Son-in-Law Sentenced to Life in Prison

U.S. court delivers life sentence for Osama bin Laden's son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, Osama bin Laden's son-in-law, was sentenced to a life-term in prison in the U.

Crack Cocaine Crimes: Sentencing Commission Approves Sentence Reduction Amendment for Thousands of Drug Offenders

The U.S. Sentencing Commission on Friday approved an amendment allowing tens of thousands of inmates who are currently serving time for drug related crimes to apply for reduced sentences.

Attorney General Eric Holder Revives Domestic Task Force to Combat 'Homegrown' Terrorists

In order to address the growing concern of domestic terrorism, Attorney General Eric H. Holder announced on Tuesday that the Justice Department is creating a task force to combat the "escalating danger from self-radicalized individuals within our own borders."

Obama Administration Set to Release Memo That Approved Targeted Drone Killings

The Obama administration has announced that it will disclose a secret memo that approved targeted drone killings.

Time 100 Most Influential People List: Article Release Covers Beyonce, Jason Collins, and Edward Snowden, Among Others

Time Magazine released its annual list of 100 Most Influential People on Wednesday, which always include a variety of people ranging from Hollywood A-listers to politicians or athletes to corporate executives.

Same Sex Marriage: Feds Will Recognize Michigan Gay Marriage Despite Court Decision

After the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals halted 300 same-sex couples in Michigan from marrying last Saturday, Attorney General Eric Holder said tFriday that he federal government would recognize the unions despite Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's decision to not.
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