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attorney serving as the top attorney of the Justice Department. The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement … agenda. Last year, you declared that the Justice Department was ‘at war’ with the federal judiciary… I believe
needs to be done by the Department of Justice?” Durbin pressed. Mr. Blanche dodged Durbin’s question about
July 14, 2026 Durbin Presses Justices Kagan, Barrett On Judicial Security In Rare Congressional Appearance WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate … Senate Appropriations Committee, pressed Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett on judicial security
Blanche is at the helm of a weaponized Justice Department, putting President Trump ahead of the Constitution
July 02, 2026 Senate Democrats Urge Justice Department To Reject Payouts For January 6 Rioters Ahead of Todd … their colleagues in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to halt any efforts to compensate January 6 rioters
Answer To Dozens Of Oversight Requests Ignored By Justice Department As Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General … Attorney General nomination hearing with the annual Justice Department oversight hearing, the Senators deem these responses as critical
Democratic colleagues in calling on the justices to uphold precedent and guarantee citizenship to children born in America
have to recommit ourselves to the fight for justice and equality in the face of ceaseless attacks from
commit human rights violations. Durbin also introduced the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act , which was enacted
resolution comes after Donald Trump’s Department of Justice aims to upend landmark Supreme Court ruling in Olmstead … effort comes after Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memo that undermines Olmstead
play that role.” “Throughout his tenure at the Justice Department, Mr. Blanche has used the Department … violations.” “Mr. Blanche has treated the Justice Department like a criminal defense firm whose sole client is President
million… And he has turned the Department of Justice into both a shield that dismisses cases against
Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs WASHINGTON – During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing … Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs. Pointing toward Judge Domenico’s record of siding with
Court decides, by a majority vote of the justices, that doing so would constitute a violation … chance to see the wheels of justice in motion,” Grassley said. “Allowing cameras in federal courtrooms would help
people with disabilities.” In 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and HHS under the Biden Administration established clear … write to express opposition regarding the Department of Justice’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) and the Department
interim final rule by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that would prevent any meaningful opportunity to appeal … Board of Immigration Appeals’—a regulation from the Justice Department that would greatly limit opportunities for appeal
communities of color.” “Under President Trump, a weaponized Justice Department has sought confidential voter roll data from states
Administration’s politicization of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the judicial branch, which the President
fault of their own.” Durbin continued, “Additionally, the Justice Department’s Board of Immigration Appeals, which has been … matter of simple American fairness and justice.” Video of Durbin’s remarks on the Senate floor is available
June 12, 2026 Congressional Democrats Object to Justice Department Decision Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients Sens. Durbin … Board, and by extension, the Department of Justice, attempt to circumvent legal protections for DACA recipients, which have
Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act case. In April, the Justice Department’s “Weaponization Working Group” issued a report detailing … alleged weaponization of the Biden Justice Department. The report focused on a prosecution arising
Senate’s first ever Environmental Justice Caucus , Duckworth has been a strong advocate for bringing environmental justice
Constitution, especially as this Administration has weaponized the Justice Department against the American people… Since Todd Blanche became … used the awesome power of the Justice Department to bring flimsy cases against Trump’s perceived enemies
Attorney General, the number two position at the Justice Department, I reminded him of the importance … past tax crimes,” continued Durbin. “While deploying the Justice Department as a shield for the President
attorney, and he has warped the Department of Justice into a personal sword and shield for President Trump