The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been making headlines recently for a variety of reasons. From seeking a 3-year sentence for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao to announcing a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar, the DOJ has been actively involved in high-profile cases. Additionally, the DOJ recommended lifting restrictions on marijuana, sparking hope for the industry, and closed a loophole in the Biden administration's fight against gun violence, which was hailed as a historic action.
The Department of Justice, established in 1870, is a federal executive department of the United States government responsible for enforcing the law and administering justice. Headed by the Attorney General, the DOJ oversees various agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The DOJ plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law, prosecuting federal crimes, and ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice across the United States.
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a measure that could have earmarked up to $5 million for certain gun-detection software in schools
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Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur is at the centre of a Republican effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, the Justice Department told lawmakers on Thursday.
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Google faces several major monopoly lawsuits. Read about the antitrust cases plus Google's class-action settlements over browsing data and privacy.
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The Justice Department’s recommendation that restrictions on marijuana be lifted have revived expectations for a business that has waited years for such a change.
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US prosecutors sought 3-year sentence for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
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The US justice department announced a $138.7m settlement with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar
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‘Historic’ action by justice department closes ‘doggone dangerous’ loophole in Biden administration’s fight against gun violence
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Letters sent by the bureau’s Seattle office are a sign that the Justice Department’s investigation into Boeing, the maker of the plane whose fuselage panel blew off, is ramping up.