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April 21, 2021

Biden DOJ's police reform agenda 'dangerous': law enforcement advocates

The Biden Justice Department's decision to return to the Obama administration’s heavy use of consent decrees is being criticized by law enforcement officials and advocates who fear it will handicap police and erode community-police relations.

April 21, 2021

Senate confirms Vanita Gupta for No. 3 spot at Justice Department in narrow vote

The Senate narrowly approved the nomination of Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general on Wednesday, despite widespread GOP concern that she was unfit for the No. 3 spot at the Justice Department.

April 21, 2021

Biden DOJ's Minneapolis policing probe signals return to Obama-era crusade for police reform

The Justice Department's new investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department will look into the ongoing practices and examine possible legal violations, reminiscent of past probes under the Obama administration.

April 21, 2021

Cruz rips Biden DOJ nominee as 'partisan ideologue' for liking tweet attacking Nikki Haley

Ahead of the Senate vote on Vanita Gupta’s confirmation to be associate attorney general, Sen. Ted Cruz took one final shot at President Biden’s controversial Justice Department nominee, casting doubt on her “regret” of past remarks. 

April 21, 2021

After Derek Chauvin verdict, Garland announces DOJ Minneapolis policing probe

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday that the Justice Department will be conducting an investigation of law enforcement in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

April 20, 2021

Biden, Harris slam 'systemic racism' in US, say Chauvin guilty verdict is 'giant step' toward racial justice

The guilty verdict in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin "can be a giant step forward in the march toward justice in America," President Biden and Vice President Harris said Tuesday.

April 20, 2021

Biden tells Floyd family 'now there's some justice' after Chauvin guilty verdict

President Biden and Vice President Harris called the family of George Floyd after the jury delivered a guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, saying "now there's some justice," and vowing that his "legacy" will stay "intact." 

April 20, 2021

Biden DOJ dispatches 'peacemakers' to Minneapolis ahead of Chauvin verdict: report

The Justice Department has reportedly dispatched officials from its Community Relations Service to act as peacemakers and facilitate listening sessions in Minneapolis.

April 20, 2021

Dem Rep. Dingell snaps over police, race: 'I am tired of people making us make false choices'

Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell said she is "tired" of having to make "false choices" between racial justice and public safety in a spirited moment on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, as the country awaits a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minnesota.

April 19, 2021

Merrick Garland gets emotional describing family's flight from anti-Semitism, says America 'protected them'

Attorney General Merrick Garland said Monday that his family’s experience fleeing anti-Semitism informed his view of how the Justice Department should function in the United States.