ICE Warehouse Plan Faces Delay Over Lack of Environmental Reviews
Officials have argued in court filings that the projects are exempt from federally required assessments, but are scrambling after a judge disagreed.
Justice Department
Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel
In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negative” factors.
Todd Blanche Targets Trump’s Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead DOJ
Mr. Blanche’s actions are meant to demonstrate progress on the president’s priorities, chief among them payback.
Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty
The Justice Department also reauthorized the use of a death penalty drug, and will seek to shorten the length of some legal appeals.
DOJ Watchdog Begins Review of Epstein Files Release
The department’s inspector general said it would audit the release of millions of pages of files to determine whether the agency had followed the law.
Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana, Loosening Restrictions
The rule moves F.D.A.-approved marijuana and state-regulated marijuana out of the Schedule I category, which includes drugs like heroin.
U.S. Settles Carter Page Wiretap Lawsuit for $1.25 Million
F.B.I. applications to surveil Mr. Page, a 2016 Trump campaign adviser, during the investigation into Russia’s interference in the election had myriad errors and omissions, an inspector general found.
F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend
The bureau said it is not pursuing a case, but the scrutiny is an example of the Trump administration weighing whether to criminalize routine news gathering.
What Was the Mueller Investigation? And What Did It Find?
The appointment of Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel to conduct an investigation related to a sitting president roiled Washington around the start of President Trump’s first term.
Trump Is Seeking $230 Million From the Justice Dept.
President Trump is demanding about $230 million in compensation for the federal investigations into him by the Justice Department. Devlin Barrett, a New York Times reporter covering the Justice Department, describes what we know about who’s most likely to be making the decisions.