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Bill Barr is acting like Trump’s attack dog, not his attorney general
In a recent interview with CNN, Barr reached a new level of naked partisanship. Here are the worst examples More
Emmet Sullivan shows reluctance to let justice department drop prosecution of ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn, a former US national security adviser, leaves the district court in Washington after a sentencing hearing. Photograph: Joshua Roberts/Reuters A US judge has signalled reluctance to allow the Department of Justice to drop its criminal prosecution of Michael Flynn, tasking […] More
Order paves way for legal experts to oppose Trump administration motion to exonerate former adviser Michael Flynn at a Trump campaign event in 2016. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters A federal judge has put the justice department’s decision to dismiss a criminal case against Michael Flynn, Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, on hold – opening the […] More
Justin Walker, 37, a protege of Mitch McConnell nominated to second-highest court, faces Senate confirmation hearing Judge Justin Walker testifies on Wednesday before a Senate judiciary committee confirmation hearing. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters A federal judge nominated to the nation’s second-most powerful court said on Wednesday that he was writing as an academic and commentator when […] More
Dear Joe Biden, here is how you can earn our support Anti-Trump messaging won’t be enough to lead any candidate to victory. Young people need someone who will champion bold ideas Joe Biden speaks at the 2019 Democratic women’s leadership forum in Washington. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP Dear Vice-President Joe Biden, We write to you as […] More
‘It’s absolutely terrifying’: government policies include detaining citizens, deporting immigrants and banning abortions A justice department recommendation would prevent people with confirmed cases of Covid-19 from applying for asylum. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/Associated Press As the US continues its scrambling response to the coronavirus outbreak, it has closed borders, quarantined some neighborhoods, and shut down businesses […] More
Stone, sentenced to 40 months for lying to Congress, is an ally of the president – and in the US in 2020 that carries a lot of weight Any other convict, in Roger Stone’s place, might find cause for despair. Sentenced by judge Amy Berman Jackson to 40 months in federal prison on Thursday, Stone, […] More
Attorney general: ‘It’s time to stop tweeting about DoJ cases’ Senate votes to restrict Trump’s military authority over Iran Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 10.51pm GMT Before the president met with New York governor Andrew Cuomo today, he not only insulted Cuomo’s brother — CNN political analyst Chris […] More
