The DOJ must ensure everyone in the federal criminal justice system is afforded Constitutional rights and treated fairly and humanely, Garland said.
Author: Kevin Johnson and Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY
Police oversight languished under Trump. Biden’s DOJ is bringing federal inquiries back
Trump Attorney General Jeff Sessions all but suspended federal oversight of troubled police agencies. Will we see a resurgence under Merrick Garland?
President Trump pardons ex-natl security adviser Michael Flynn; ends three-year legal odyssey
Michael Flynn pleaded guilty three years ago to lying about his conversations with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak.
Judge in Michael Flynn case delaying decision on DOJ request to abandon prosecution
The judge in the Michael Flynn case is delaying a decision on the Justice Department’s request to abandon prosecution.
DOJ watchdog set to release report critical of FBI surveillance of Trump’s campaign
The long-awaited report, which has long animated Trump and his Republican allies, will be released publicly on Dec. 9.
Convicted Russian agent Maria Butina released from prison and deported
Russian gun rights activist Maria Butina released from prison and left Miami on a flight to Moscow Friday night.
DOJ: Alabama prisoners exposed to horrifying violence, rape; murders a ‘regular’ occurrence
The Justice Department said conditions in Alabama’s prisons deteriorated so badly they probably violate the Constitution’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.
Manafort’s bad day underscores the peril in sprawling Trump probes, some beyond the president’s control
The former Trump campaign chairman was sentenced to another 3.5 years in prison, faced new criminal charges in N.Y. and lost his Trump Tower condo.