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USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

The United States Postal Service is considering a rule change that would allow anyone to send handguns through the mail for the first time in nearly 100 years
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Justice Department Investigates Fairfax County Attorney for Alleged Discrimination in Plea Bargaining

Justice Department Investigates Fairfax County Attorney for Alleged Discrimination in Plea Bargaining

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a federal investigation into the practices of Fairfax County, Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano. The investigation, led by the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, will examine whether Descano's office has engaged in discriminatory practices by offering preferential treatment to illegal alien criminal defendants over U.S. citizens in plea bargaining, charging decisions, and sentencing policies. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon emphasized that the Civil Rights Division aims to ensure that local prosecutors do not make decisions based on immigration status, potentially putting the community at risk. The investigation will be conducted under several statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Safe Streets Act. The Department has not yet reached any conclusions but has a history of conducting similar investigations that have led to significant reforms.
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Trump administration sues Colorado over firearm ammunition magazine limit

Trump administration sues Colorado over firearm ammunition magazine limit

By Steve Gorman May 6 (Reuters) - The Trump administration sued Colorado on Wednesday seeking to strike down a 13-year-old state ban on large-capacity firearm ammunition magazines, those allowing more than 15 bullets to be fired in rapid succession without the need to re-load.
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Cellebrite Government Cloud Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization

Cellebrite Government Cloud Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization

Cellebrite Government Cloud Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick Questioned Over Epstein Ties by Congress

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Questioned Over Epstein Ties by Congress

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced congressional investigators regarding his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick, a high-ranking official in the Trump administration, was questioned about his contact with Epstein, which extended beyond his initial claims. The inquiry focused on multiple interactions, including a 2012 visit to Epstein's Caribbean island. Despite Lutnick's assertions of minimal contact, the investigation revealed continued communication and business dealings with Epstein. The White House has expressed confidence in Lutnick, but the scrutiny highlights ongoing concerns about the administration's ties to Epstein.
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Justice Department Finds UCLA Medical School Discriminated in Admissions Based on Race

Justice Department Finds UCLA Medical School Discriminated in Admissions Based on Race

The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has concluded a year-long investigation into the admissions practices at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The investigation revealed that the school intentionally selected applicants based on race, favoring black and Hispanic candidates over white and Asian applicants with higher academic qualifications. This practice was found to be in violation of federal law, which prohibits race-based discrimination in educational institutions. The Justice Department emphasized that such practices detract from the merit-based selection process essential for training competent medical professionals.
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Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

The Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law, according to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
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Justice Department Sues Denver Over Alleged Unconstitutional Weapons Ban

Justice Department Sues Denver Over Alleged Unconstitutional Weapons Ban

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the City of Denver, Colorado, challenging its ban on certain semi-automatic rifles, which the DOJ claims violates the Second Amendment. The lawsuit argues that Denver's ordinance, which criminalizes the possession of so-called 'assault weapons' including AR-15-style rifles, infringes on the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that the Second Amendment is a fundamental right, and the DOJ is committed to defending it. The lawsuit is part of a broader effort by the DOJ's Civil Rights Division to protect Second Amendment rights across the country.
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DOJ Launches FOCUS Initiative to Enhance Data-Mining Whistleblower Engagement

DOJ Launches FOCUS Initiative to Enhance Data-Mining Whistleblower Engagement

DOJ Launches FOCUS Initiative to Enhance Data-Mining Whistleblower Engagement
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Trump DOJ Shifts to Offensive Environmental Litigation Against States

Trump DOJ Shifts to Offensive Environmental Litigation Against States

Under the second Trump administration, the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) is taking a more aggressive stance by initiating lawsuits against states over environmental regulations. This shift marks a departure from the department's traditional role of defending federal agency rulemakings. The ENRD, led by Adam Gustafson, is challenging state laws that it views as overstepping federal authority, including climate change-related regulations in New York, Vermont, California, and Minnesota. The department's actions are part of a broader strategy to promote energy development and counter state-level environmental initiatives.
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DOJ Investigates Major Meatpackers for Alleged Beef Price Inflation

DOJ Investigates Major Meatpackers for Alleged Beef Price Inflation

DOJ Investigates Major Meatpackers for Alleged Beef Price Inflation
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DOJ Civil Division Launches FOCUS Initiative to Enhance Fraud Detection

DOJ Civil Division Launches FOCUS Initiative to Enhance Fraud Detection

The U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Division has introduced the Fraud Oversight through Careful Use of Statistics (FOCUS) initiative. This program aims to strengthen the DOJ's collaboration with data-mining whistleblowers who file qui tam complaints under the False Claims Act. Data miners, who utilize publicly available government data to identify fraud, have been responsible for over 45% of such complaints since Fiscal Year 2024. The FOCUS initiative seeks to engage with the most skilled data miners to enhance the DOJ's fraud enforcement capabilities. The program encourages data miners to share their methodologies with the Civil Fraud Section, fostering a partnership that leverages sophisticated analytical methods.