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Department of Justice Updates Civil Rights Regulations to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Liability

Department of Justice Updates Civil Rights Regulations to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Liability

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a final rule updating its regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This new rule eliminates disparate-impact liability, which previously allowed for legal challenges based on statistical disparities rather than intentional discrimination. Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated that the change aligns the Department's regulations with the constitutional principle of equal treatment under the law. The rule aims to reduce confusion and compliance burdens for entities receiving federal financial assistance by focusing on actual discriminatory practices rather than statistical outcomes.

DOJ Defends Lindsey Halligan's Role Amid Judicial Criticism

DOJ Defends Lindsey Halligan's Role Amid Judicial Criticism

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is defending its decision to maintain Lindsey Halligan as the top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia, despite a court ruling declaring her appointment unlawful. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche have accused judges of bias against Halligan, who continues to be listed on court filings. The controversy follows a ruling by Judge Cameron McGowan Currie, which found Halligan's appointment invalid due to procedural issues. The DOJ argues that Halligan and other prosecutors are fulfilling their duties and accuses the judges of engaging in judicial activism.

ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Administration Over Free Speech Concerns

ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Administration Over Free Speech Concerns

The developer of the ICEBlock app, Joshua Aaron, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging violations of free speech rights. The app, which was designed to alert users about the presence of U.S. immigration agents, was removed from Apple's app store following pressure from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi argued that the app endangered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers by allowing users to track their activities. The lawsuit claims that the actions of Bondi, along with other officials, were unlawful and seeks protection from prosecution for Aaron. The Department of Justice has not commented on the lawsuit.

Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, announced her resignation as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey

ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app

ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app

The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents has sued the Trump administration for free speech violations

Alina Habba Resigns from Unofficial U.S. Attorney Role Amid Legal Controversy

Alina Habba Resigns from Unofficial U.S. Attorney Role Amid Legal Controversy

Alina Habba has announced her resignation from the position of Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, a role she was never legally confirmed to hold. The Third Circuit Court recently affirmed that Habba's appointment circumvented the Senate confirmation process, violating the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. Despite her resignation, Attorney General Pam Bondi has indicated that the Department of Justice plans to appeal the court's decision, potentially reinstating Habba if successful. Habba has been reassigned within the DOJ as a Senior Advisor to combat violent crime.

President Trump Establishes Anti-Trust Task Forces to Address Food Pricing Concerns

President Trump Establishes Anti-Trust Task Forces to Address Food Pricing Concerns

President Trump has signed an order to create task forces within the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate potential security risks stemming from alleged price fixing and anti-competitive practices in the U.S. food sector. This initiative follows a recent inquiry by the DoJ into alleged price fixing by major meatpacking companies, including JBS, Cargill, Tyson Foods, and National Beef, which collectively control a significant portion of U.S. beef processing. The task forces will examine whether foreign-controlled corporations are contributing to increased food costs or posing national security threats. The order emphasizes the need to address anti-competitive behavior that could destabilize the U.S. food supply.

Federal Judge Seeks Whistleblower Testimony in Contempt Probe of Homeland Security Secretary

Federal Judge Seeks Whistleblower Testimony in Contempt Probe of Homeland Security Secretary

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is investigating whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should face a contempt charge over flights carrying migrants to El Salvador. The judge has ordered the government to make Deputy Assistant Attorney General Drew Ensign available for testimony on December 16, and wants to hear from fired Justice Department attorney Erez Reuveni a day earlier. The investigation stems from an incident in March when Boasberg ordered the Republican administration to turn around two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants. Instead, the planes landed in El Salvador, prompting the contempt probe. Reuveni has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that a Justice Department official suggested the Trump administration might have to ignore court orders as it prepared to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of being gang members. The administration denies these allegations.

ICEBlock App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Free Speech Violation

ICEBlock App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Free Speech Violation

Joshua Aaron, the creator of the ICEBlock app, has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the removal of his app from Apple's App Store violated his First Amendment rights. The app, which allowed users to report ICE agent locations, was taken down after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi asserted it endangered ICE officers. Aaron argues that the government's actions were an unlawful attempt to suppress speech, and he seeks a court ruling to affirm the app's protection under the First Amendment.

ICEBlock Developer Sues U.S. Government Over App Store Removal by DOJ

ICEBlock Developer Sues U.S. Government Over App Store Removal by DOJ

Joshua Aaron, the developer of ICEBlock, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging that the Department of Justice (DOJ) pressured Apple to remove his app from its store, violating his free speech rights. The app, which tracks sightings of ICE agents, was removed in October after the DOJ's intervention. Aaron claims that the removal was a result of the government's coercion, infringing on First Amendment rights. The app was initially launched in response to the Trump administration's immigration policies and had gained significant user traction before its removal.

ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Free Speech Violations

ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Free Speech Violations

The developer of the ICEBlock app, Joshua Aaron, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming violations of free speech rights. The app, which was designed to alert users about the presence of U.S. immigration agents, was removed from Apple's app store following pressure from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi argued that the app endangered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers by allowing users to track their activities. Aaron's lawsuit seeks to establish that the app is protected under the First Amendment and to prevent further threats against him and his family. The lawsuit also names other officials, including Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd M. Lyons, alleging they threatened to prosecute Aaron for his role in developing the app.

U.S. judge allows release of Epstein-related grand jury documents

U.S. judge allows release of Epstein-related grand jury documents

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday granted a request by the Justice Department to make public grand jury documents in the case involving Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is in prison for sex trafficking. In a written order, U.S.