Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Farewell Address
Remarks as Delivered Thank you, Lisa. There is no one I would rather have worked with day in and day out to lead this Department. The American people could not […]
Crime
Five Members of the Hoover Criminal Gang Sentenced for Racketeering and Firearms Crimes
A leader in the Hoover Criminal Gang was sentenced to 15 years in prison today for ordering fellow gang members to murder a suspected rival gang member. Markell Young, 33,
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Sangamon County, Illinois; Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office; and Sangamon County Central Dispatch System Resolving Race and Disability Discrimination Investigation
The Justice Department announced today an agreement with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the Sangamon County Central Dispatch System (SCCDS), and Sangamon County, Illinois, to resolve an investigation of
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks at Attorney General Garland’s Farewell Event
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Jolene. Now, before I introduce the man of the hour, I want to add a few of my own reflections. And I’m going
Texas Defendant Pleads Guilty to Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act Violation
A Texas defendant pleaded guilty yesterday to a misdemeanor charge under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which prohibits a person from intentionally damaging or destroying the
Justice Department Secures Agreement with DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld to Resolve Allegations of Discriminatory Policy Against Hosting Arabs
The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with AWH Orlando Property LLC, the owner of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld in Florida (DoubleTree),
Justice Department Secures Agreement with San Luis Obispo County, California, to Resolve Claims that Conditions in the County Jail Violate Federal Laws
The Justice Department announced today that the department has reached an agreement with San Luis Obispo County, California, resolving the department’s findings that the conditions of confinement at the San
Justice Department Finds that Idaho Violates Federal Civil Rights Law by Unnecessarily Segregating People with Physical Disabilities
The Justice Department announced today its finding that Idaho unnecessarily segregates adults with physical disabilities in nursing facilities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme
Justice Department Finds that Idaho Violates Federal Civil Rights Law by Unnecessarily Segregating People with Physical Disabilities
The Justice Department announced today its finding that Idaho unnecessarily segregates adults with physical disabilities in nursing facilities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme
Justice Department Issues Findings Report Regarding Louisiana State Police
Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced today its findings that the Louisiana State Police (LSP) engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the Fourth Amendment
Reported Disorderly Female Arrested for Multiple Felony and Misdemeanor Warrants
Reported Disorderly Female Arrested for Multiple Felony and Misdemeanor Warrants Spokane Valley Deputies, responding to a reported disorderly person call, learned the suspect had several active warrants for her arrest.
Justice Department Finds Conditions in Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in South Carolina Violate the Constitution
The Justice Department announced today its findings that conditions of confinement at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (the Jail) in Columbia, South Carolina, violate the Eighth and 14th Amendments
Bollinger Shipyard LLC Agrees to Pay $1,025,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Involving Billing the Coast Guard for Employees Ineligible to Work in the United States
Bollinger Shipyard LLC (Bollinger), a Lockport, Louisiana, based company, has agreed to pay $1,025,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly billing the U.S. Coast
Justice Department Secures Agreement with the Orange County, California, District Attorney’s Office to Enhance and Sustain Reforms on Custodial Informants
The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the Orange County, California, District Attorney on the use of custodial informants at the Orange County
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Gina Allery as Director of the Office of Tribal Justice
The Justice Department today announced that Gina Allery has been appointed to serve as the Director of the Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ). Attorney General Merrick B. Garland swore Allery