DOJ fired lawyer after Mel Gibson dispute, lawsuit says
A lawsuit claims the DOJ fired lawyer Elizabeth Oyer after she refused to support restoring Mel Gibson’s gun rights, alleging constitutional and civil-service violations.
ICE arrests in Connecticut surge, drawing sharp backlash
ICE arrests in Connecticut rose during a weeklong operation in Danbury, with federal agents detaining dozens as officials and activists condemned the effort and cited community fear.
DOJ alleges Duke Law discrimination in admissions
The Justice Department alleges Duke Law discrimination in recent admissions cycles, citing Title VI concerns over diversity essay prompts and admissions data.
States urge Supreme Court to keep limits on executive order on mail-in voting
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia asked the Supreme Court to keep limits on an executive order on mail-in voting for November, arguing it intrudes on state election powers.
Supreme Court mail-in voting restrictions bid by Trump
The administration asked the justices to allow new rules on ballots and citizenship lists. Supreme Court mail-in voting restrictions are now at issue.
Massachusetts man convicted in Iran sanctions export case
A Massachusetts man was convicted after a 14-day trial for illegally exporting U.S. microelectronics to Iran in violation of IEEPA and ITSR, authorities said.