DOJ Moves to Drop David Hearn Reflecting Pool Case
New evidence led prosecutors to reverse their vandalism theory and seek dismissal of the felony case against David Hearn.
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DOJ Withdraws New York Times Reporter Subpoenas After Judge’s Rebuke
The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas seeking testimony and phone records from New York Times reporters after a federal judge questioned the process used to obtain them.
Judge Dismisses DOJ Challenge to Minnesota Sanctuary Policies
A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department’s challenge to Minnesota sanctuary policies, leaving state and local limits on immigration-enforcement cooperation in place.
DOJ Says Federal-Device TikTok Ban No Longer Covers TikTok USDS
The Justice Department says federal agencies may permit TikTok USDS on official devices after changes to its ownership and security structure.
Judge Dismisses Remaining Proud Boys Jan. 6 Case at DOJ’s Request
A federal judge dismissed the remaining Proud Boys Jan. 6 prosecution after the Justice Department asked to abandon the case.
DOJ to Send Federal Election Monitors to Three Michigan Cities for August Primary
What Happened In the final week of June 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to officials in three Michigan cities, Detroit, Lansing, and East Lansing, notifying them that federal election monitors will be deployed to polling locations during the state’s August 4 primary. The letters also requested election-related documents from each city. All … Read more
