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El Chapo's Sons, the Los Chapitos, Among 28 Sinaloa Cartel Members Charged by U.S.

The U.S. has charged 28 members of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa Cartel, including four sons of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, who are collectively known as "Los Chapitos."
Mar-a-Lago Raid's Redacted Affidavit Approved, to Be Made Public by Friday After DOJ Pushback

Mar-a-Lago Raid's Redacted Affidavit Approved to Be Made Public by Friday After DOJ Pushback

After back-and-forth conversations on whether to release the non-redacted version of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit, Judge Bruce Reinhart has given his go signal for the US Department of Justice to publicize the censored version.
January 6 Hearing: Donald Trump Pressured Justice Department to Call 2020 Election 'Corrupt'

January 6 Hearing: Donald Trump Pressured Justice Department to Call 2020 Election 'Corrupt'

Evidence and testimony that Donald Trump forced his Justice Department to pursue his false claims of a stolen presidential election were presented during the January 6 hearing on Thursday.
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Civil Case Against Jeffrey Epstein’s Former Executive Assistant Lesley Groff Dropped

Plaintiff Jane Doe has voluntarily dismissed her case against Jeffrey Epstein’s former executive assistant, Lesley Groff. At the time the suit was brought, Lesley’s counsel Michael Bachner of Bachner & Associates and Jon Whitcomb of Diserio Martin predicted that the case would be dismissed, and have always maintained that Lesley never engaged in any civil or criminal misconduct.

Shailene Woodley celebrate Thanksgiving while protesting

During the interview of Shailene with TYT Politics on Thursday, the 25-year-old actress was fighting back tears as she criticized the Thanksgiving Day. In her video posted on Facebook, she explained the imprecise education of children in elementary school of America about the unfortunate life of natives in their country.

Immigration Reform 2016 – News Updates: U.S. Court Rejects ACLU Lawsuit, Undocumented Children Not Allowed Lawyers in Deportation Hearings

A two-year battle over the right to grant all immigrant minors legal representation reached a roadblock this week as a three-judge court panel said their lawsuit would have to be filed individually. Without an attorney, children must face immigration judges alone.

Supreme Court to Hear Case of Immigrants Being Held Without Bond Hearings for Periods Longer Than Six Months

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to decide the issue of if detained immigrants facing deportation proceedings should be allowed bail hearings after spending more than six months in custody.

US, Mexican Officials Meet to Discuss Guzmán Extradition

U.S. and Mexican authorities have kicked off discussions to plan the extradition of drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera to the United States, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Jan. 14.

Laquan McDonald, Chicago Police Department Investigation: Chicago Reps. Invite AG Lynch to Visit City

Following the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that it will investigate the Chicago Police Department, Democrat Illinois Reps. Luis Gutierrez and Robin Kelly have invited Attorney General Loretta Lynch to also visit the city.

Justice For Laquan McDonald News: Justice Department Opens Probe Into Chicago Police Department

The U.S Department of Justice launched a civil rights investigation into the Chicago Police Department's pattern and practices following public backlash over the way the city officials handled the police shooting of Laquan McDonald.

Racial Discrimination Today: Massachusetts Bank to Refund Latino, Black Borrowers in DOJ Settlement

More than 500 Hispanic and African-American borrowers will receive refunds from Massachusetts community bank which the U.S. Department of Justice had accused of charging minority clients more than their white counterparts.

Obama Immigration Action Plan: Justice Department Petitions Supeme Court to Review DAPA, DACA Expansion Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions.

Mexico Drug Lords: 'La Barbie' Cartel Extradiated With 13 Others to US

On Wednesday the Mexican government extradited 13 drug cartel suspects to the United States to face justice

Racial Discrimination: Bank to Pay $18 Million to Latinos, Blacks for Overcharging Car Loans

An $18 million settlement has been finalized over allegations a bank discriminated against Latino and black borrowers.

US Goes After Former Salvadoran Allies Accused of Civil War Atrocities

The United States is helping to prosecute Salvadoran military officers it once partnered with, who are accused of atrocities in the Central American country's 1979-92 civil war.

Justice Department Issues New Policy Crackdown on Wall Street Crooks

After years of being criticized for being too lenient to Wall Street criminals, the Justice Department issued a new policy on Wednesday that takes a tough stance against white collar crime.

Immigration Court Judges Opt Retirement Despite Increasing Rate of Cases

Appearing before an immigration court often marks a frightful experience for those fighting for a chance to remain in the United States. But the judges behind the bench are feeling the stress, too.

Justice Department Intervenes in Lawsuit Against Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio for Latino Racial Profiling

A U.S. District Court judge in Arizona has granted a Department of Justice’s motion to intervene in the case of Melendres v. Arpaio, a private lawsuit filed against Maricopa County, Arizona sheriff Joseph Arpaio for engaged in racial profiling and unlawful traffic stops of Latinos.

Justice Department Investigates US Airlines' Overcharging

The Department of Justice is investigating whether U.S. airlines cooperated and deliberately limited available seats to keep airfares high, a charge major carriers strongly denied through their trade group.

Bob Menendez Corruption Trial Stays in New Jersey Despite Plea for DC Move

A federal judge heard argument on whether Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., should have his alleged corruption trial moved from New Jersey. Following an hour's worth of arguments on Tuesday morning, U.S. District Court Judge William Walls ruled Menendez's trial will not move to Washington, D.C. and will remain in New Jersey.

Immigration Reform Lawsuit: Obama, Justice Department Will Not Issue Appeal to Supreme Court

Following a setback by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to not lift a temporary injunction on President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it will not execute an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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