Justice Department

Source: Holder Considering Torture Probe

AP| Politics

… decision within the next few weeks, a Justice Department official told The Associated Press ..... authorized to speak on a pending matter. Justice Department spokesman Matt Miller said Holder ..... based on legal guidance from the Justice Department ." A move to appoint a prosecutor …

Story|07/12/2009

Homeland Security Revises Immigration Plan, Limits Officers' Power to Arrest Illegals

U.S.

… illegal immigrants in the Phoenix area. "We have been very successful," said the five-term sheriff. The Department of Justice is investigating whether Arpaio's deputies have used skin color as a pretense to stop Latinos suspected of …

Story|07/12/2009

Homeland Security Revises Immigration Plan, Limits Officers' Power to Arrest Illegals

FOXNews.com| Politics

… illegal immigrants in the Phoenix area. "We have been very successful," said the five-term sheriff. The Department of Justice is investigating whether Arpaio's deputies have used skin color as a pretense to stop Latinos suspected of …

Story|07/11/2009

Warrantless Wiretapping Yielded 'Limited' Results, Report Says

FOXNews.com| Politics

… classified," the report said, citing the conclusion of the Department of Justice chief watchdog and noting that it was "difficult" to ..... serious impediment" to recertifying the program. The Justice Department inspector general concluded that it was "extraordinary …

Story|07/11/2009

Warrantless Wiretapping Yielded 'Limited' Results, Report Says

FOXNews.com| Politics

… classified," the report said, citing the conclusion of the Department of Justice chief watchdog and noting that it was "difficult" to ..... serious impediment" to recertifying the program. The Justice Department inspector general concluded that it was "extraordinary …

Story|07/11/2009

Obama Admin: No Grounds to Probe Afghan War Crimes

AP| Politics

… perspective to investigate." A Justice Department official said the FBI had no jurisdiction ..... condition of anonymity. Separately, Justice Department spokesman Matthew Miller declined ..... Physicians for Human Rights called for the Justice Department to begin a criminal investigation …

Story|07/10/2009

Sotomayor Prepares for Hearings Through Mock Exercises

AP| Politics

… played similar roles with past nominees have described what usually takes place. Top-flight lawyers from the Justice Department and the White House, as well as political strategists, gather in a room with the nominee and, often adopting …

Story|07/10/2009

Sotomayor Prepares for Hearings Through Mock Exercises

AP| Politics

… played similar roles with past nominees have described what usually takes place. Top-flight lawyers from the Justice Department and the White House, as well as political strategists, gather in a room with the nominee and, often adopting …

Story|07/10/2009

Homeland Security Unveils New Immigration Plan That Limits Officers' Powers

AP| Politics

… Accountability Office and led to a Justice Department investigation of the Maricopa County ..... Accountability Office and led to a Justice Department investigation of the Maricopa County ..... immigration enforcement, as required. The Justice Department is investigating allegations of discrimination …

Story|07/10/2009

Sen. Ensign Admits Parents Paid Mistress, as New Details of Affair Emerge

FOXNews.com| Politics

… the fact. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a watchdog group, called Thursday for the Department of Justice to order a criminal investigation into the matter. The group already had requested inquiries from the Federal …

Story|07/10/2009