Justice Department

Trump Administration Probably Violated Court Order on Deportations, Judge Says

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The judge, James E. Boasberg, said he was likely to wait until next week to rule on whether the White House was in contempt of court for having ignored his order.

Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights to Be Restored by Justice Dept.

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People familiar with the decision said Mr. Gibson, a supporter of President Trump, would be among 10 people with convictions to get back their gun rights.

Lawyers for Maryland Man Erroneously Deported to El Salvador Assail Trump Administration

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The case has raised questions not only about how the man could have ended up on a plane to El Salvador, but also about why the administration has apparently not moved to correct its mistake.

He Got Clemency From Trump. Now He’s Facing Charges of Injuring a Child.

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Jonathan Braun, who has had a string of legal issues since President Trump commuted his drug sentence four years ago, was arrested after allegedly punching an acquaintance and shoving a 3-year-old.

Dan Bongino Tells the F.B.I. He Is Not Partisan

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The F.B.I.’s No. 2 official said he would rise above partisanship, an admission that reflected skepticism among former and current agents about whether he would maintain the bureau’s independence.

U.S. Says Deportation of Maryland Man Was an ‘Administrative Error’

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Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was in the U.S. legally, is now in prison in El Salvador, and federal courts have no jurisdiction to order his release, the Trump administration said in a court filing.

Justice Dept. Investigates L.A. Sheriff Over Concealed Carry Permit Delays

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The Justice Department said it believed the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department had violated residents’ Second Amendment rights through delays in issuing the permits.

Trump Moves to End Federal Union Protections Across Government

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An executive order signed by the president would cancel collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of workers, the largest federal employees union said. The union was preparing legal action.

Justice Dept. Will Investigate California Universities Over Race in Admissions

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California banned affirmative action decades ago. The Trump administration says it plans to investigate whether schools there are still considering race.