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The DOJ?s Black Panthers Woes: A Set-Up, With An Assist From Inside

Posted on September 26, 2010
Conservatives have used the case to purvey this narrative: The first black U.S. president, under the first black Attorney General, don?t believe in enforcing anti-discrimination laws when the victims are white.

White House Press Secretary Gibbs?s Statement on DOJ Filing

Posted on September 24, 2010
This filing in no way diminishes the President?s firm commitment to achieve a legislative repeal of DADT ? indeed, it clearly shows why Congress must act to end this misguided policy.

To Dismay of Gay Activists, DOJ Asks Judge Not to Enforce ?Don?t Ask? Ruling

Posted on September 24, 2010
A California federal judge ruled this month that the policy banning gays from serving openly in the military is unconstitutional.

WSJ: DOJ, Technology Companies Reach Settlement on Hiring Investigation

Posted on September 24, 2010

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DOJ Honors Longest Serving Prosecutor

Posted on September 24, 2010
Deputy Assistant Attorney General John ?Jack? Keeney will retire on Sept. 30.

Assistant Special Agent in Memphis FBI Office Named

Posted on September 24, 2010
A 20-year bureau veteran was named assistant special agent in charge of the FBI's Memphis office.

AP: Former PMA Group Lobbyist Pleads Guilty to Illegal Campaign Contributions

Posted on September 24, 2010
Todd McCall has been named an assistant special agent in charge of the FBI’s Memphis office, the Memphis Daily New reported Friday. For the past five years, McCall has been senior supervisory resident agent in the Jackson, Tenn. bureau office. He is a 20-year veteran of the bureau and has worked on cases including the Waco standoff and the Oklahoma City bombing...

Holder to Visit Bermuda

Posted on September 24, 2010
The Attorney General will talk drug trafficking and violent crime with leader's of the island nation during a trip next week.

Citizens Voice: No Record of Approval for U.S. Attorney Marino to Be Reference for Casino Owner, DOJ Confirms

Posted on September 24, 2010
Attorney General Eric Holder will visit Bermuda next week to talk with the island nation’s leaders, The Royal Gazette reported. Holder will meet with U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton, Acting Governor David Arkley, Premier Ewart Brown and Attorney General Senator Kim Wilson to discuss cooperation on narco-trafficking, violent crime, gangs and mutual legal assistance...

Plain Dealer: Cleveland U.S. Attorney: We Need Honest Public Servants

Anti-Casual Friday

Posted on September 24, 2010
A Florida AUSA wears a tux to court to kickoff his campaign against dressing down.

DOJ Prosecutor Blasts Handling of New Black Panthers Case

Posted on September 24, 2010
Christopher Coates, who was chief of the Civil Rights Division Voting Section, told members of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights that DOJ officials gave inaccurate statements on the handling of the New Black Panthers case. UPDATED: 4:15 p.m.

Miriam Holder, Attorney General?s Mother, Dies

Posted on September 24, 2010
Attorney General Eric Holder's mother died last month.

BLT: Court Suspends Law License of Former Assistant U.S. Attorney

Posted on September 23, 2010
The Justice Department Thursday filed court papers objecting to an immediate end to the controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy banning gays from serving openly in the U.S. military. U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips of the Central District of California ruled this month that the policy is unconstitutional and suggested she may issue an injunction against enforcement of the policy...

Chris Christie

Posted on September 23, 2010
The former N.J. U.S. Attorney is "in demand" on the campaign trail.

Panel Set to Consider Another U.S. Attorney Nominee

Posted on September 23, 2010
The Senate Judiciary Committee has yet to schedule votes for another five would-be U.S. Attorneys.

NBC: ATF Project to Stop Guns to Mexico Beset by Turf Battles

Posted on September 23, 2010
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider another U.S. Attorney nominee at its meeting Thursday. U.S. Attorney nominee Mark Green of the Eastern District of Oklahoma would replace Sheldon J. Sperling, who has been U.S. Attorney since 2001...

Holder Visits Presumptive D.C. Mayor-Elect Gray

Posted on September 23, 2010
Attorney General Eric Holder told presumptive Mayor-elect Vincent C. Gray that he is "looking good," when they saw each other in the city hall lobby.

Key DOJ Official on New Black Panthers Decision to Testify

Posted on September 23, 2010
The handling of the New Black Panthers case has drawn scorn from Republicans who have expressed concern that politics may have influenced the Justice Department's decision to dismiss charges in the case.

Former Pennsylvania U.S. Attorney Was on 2006 Firing List

Posted on September 23, 2010
The former prosecutor is the Republican nominee for a House seat in northeast Pennsylvania.

AOL: Motorist Beaten by DEA Agent Awarded $800,000

Posted on September 23, 2010
A George W. Bush U.S. Attorney who is the Republican nominee for a House seat in northeast Pennsylvania was on the list of prosecutors who were slated for removal in 2006, Times-Shamrock newspapers reported Thursday. Tom Marino (Tom Marino for Congress) Former U...

Medal of Valor

Posted on September 22, 2010
The Attorney General honors recipients of the Medal of Valor.

Holder, Biden Honor Medal of Valor Recipients

Posted on September 22, 2010
The Medal of Valor is the highest honor given to public safety officers for displaying exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety.

Former Bush Chief of Staff Appointed to Holocaust Museum Board

Posted on September 22, 2010
The former chief of staff to President George W. Bush will be vice chairman of the board that oversees the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.

FBI to Help SEC Monitor Financial Fraud Tips

Posted on September 22, 2010
Officials from the Justice Department, FBI and Securities and Exchange Commission told senators that they have taken steps to improve their coordination on financial fraud matters.

Mueller: Cooperation Changed Between al Qaeda, Affiliates

Posted on September 22, 2010
FBI Director Robert Mueller said alleged plan by Najibullah Zazi to bomb the New York subway in 2009 was the first known time since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that al Qaeda positioned one of its trained agents in the United States.

TPM: Arab Americans Face ?Unjustified Backlash,? DOJ Official Says

Posted on September 22, 2010
FBI Director Robert Mueller on Wednesday told senators that he is worried about the potential for terrorists attacks at the hands of al Qaeda, al Qaeda affiliates and homegrown radicals. He said the terrorist groups with ties to al Qaeda have transformed the way they work together over the last year...

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