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Immigration

Texas congressman Joaquin Castro signs letter urging a DOJ probe into ‘Operation Lone Star’

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on October 29, 2021 · Castro and 25 other members of Congress argued in a letter that the policy is likely illegal, and wanted an investigation into the state's treatment of migrants crossing the border.

Tags Border crossings Department of Homeland Security Department of Justice DHS doj

Texas

In Long-Winding Case, Court Considers Federal Oversight Of Texas Redistricting

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on May 3, 2019 · A panel of three judges heard arguments in the high-stakes fight that could return Texas to the days of federal supervision of its political maps.

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DOJ Warns Public Not To Pick Up Wreckage Of Plane That Crashed Near Anahuac

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 27, 2019 · It is a federal crime that could carry a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.

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John Cornyn Defends FBI And Department Of Justice

Associated Press

Posted on April 13, 2018 · Texas Senator John Cornyn is standing up for the Department of Justice against attacks from President Trump

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News

UPDATE: Houston Disputing Sex Bias Allegations At Fire Department In Federal Lawsuit

Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune / HPM Digital Team / Associated Press

Posted on February 28, 2018 · Federal officials have sued the city of Houston after two female firefighters accused their male colleagues of harassing them because of their sex

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The 10 Events You Need To Know To Understand The Almost-Firing Of Robert Mueller

Miles Parks, NPR

Posted on January 26, 2018 · Everything about this story revolves around obstruction of justice — an allegation of wrongdoing reportedly under investigation by DOJ special counsel Robert Mueller which President Trump has denied

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Federal Pot Policy Change Sparks Confusion, Crackdown Fears

Associated Press

Posted on January 5, 2018 · The action by Attorney General Jeff Sessions was not unexpected given his longtime opposition to pot

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Trump’s Former Attorney, Michael Cohen on his New Book “Revenge”

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 14, 2022 · The former Vice President of the Trump Organization shares his side of the story.

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Voting

Federal election observers to be in Harris County on election day

Mark Norris

Posted on November 7, 2022 · The announcement was made Monday and comes after the mayor, county judge and county attorney jointly requested monitors from the Department of Justice.

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Criminal Justice

Houston, Harris County gets $2 million Department of Justice grant to reduce violent crimes

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on September 29, 2022 · The new initiative will include prosecutors from the Criminal Division’s organized Crime and Gang section, investigative agents, analyst, forensic experts from the FBI, HPD and HCSO.

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National

Austin man who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to a felony

ANDREW WEBER, KUT

Posted on August 17, 2022 · Federal authorities said Geoffrey Shough brandished a Texas flag outside the building before breaking through a line of police and entering the Capitol for roughly 15 minutes.

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