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Texas abortion law kept in place by U.S. appeals court, rejecting Biden DOJ pleaIt pushes the Texas law closer to returning to the U.S. Supreme Court, which in September allowed the state to move ahead with banning abortions once cardiac activity is detected.WorldOct 14, 2021
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Biden administration asks U.S. court to block enforcement of Texas abortion lawThe U.S. Justice Department's 45-page emergency motion seeks a temporary restraining order while its lawsuit challenging the bill as unconstitutional proceeds through the courts.WorldSep 14, 2021
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Biden justice department appeals order to release Trump-era Russia obstruction memoA judge has ordered the release of the memo that was prepared for then-attorney general William Barr, who has cited it as reason for clearing Trump of wrongdoing.WorldMay 24, 2021
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U.S. Justice Department asks majority of prosecutors appointed by Trump to resignU.S. senators are also reviewing applications for possible U.S. attorney candidates.PoliticsFeb 9, 2021
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U.S. Justice Department investigating more than 170 people over Capitol riots"The Capitol grounds outside and inside are... a crime scene," acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said.PoliticsJan 12, 2021
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Officers in Tamir Rice case will not face federal charges: U.S. Justice DepartmentTamir was playing with a pellet gun outside a recreation center in Cleveland on Nov. 22, 2014, when he was shot and killed.WorldDec 29, 2020
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U.S. Justice Department launches internal inquiry into sentencing of Roger Stone"We welcome the review," Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said.PoliticsSep 14, 2020
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U.S. Justice Dept. seeks to defend Trump in lawsuit from alleged rape victimThe move means the federal government, rather than Trump himself, might have to pay damages if any are awarded — putting American taxpayers on the hook for Trump's alleged crimes.WorldSep 8, 2020
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U.S. charges Chinese hackers accused of targeting coronavirus vaccine researchThe indictment does not accuse the two Chinese defendants of actually obtaining the coronavirus research, but it does underscore the extent to which scientific innovation has been a top target for foreign governments and criminal hackers looking to know what American companies are developing during the pandemic.HealthJul 21, 2020
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Supreme Court upholds law requiring organizations denounce prostitution for AIDS fundingJustice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the court's conservatives that "plaintiffs' foreign affiliates are foreign organizations, and foreign organizations operating abroad possess no rights under the U. S. Constitution."WorldJun 29, 2020
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