Mike Pence has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race and has urged the Department of Justice not to indict former President Donald Trump, as it would be "terribly divisive" and fuel further division. He also criticized Trump's attempt to overthrow the Constitution in his announcement speech, saying that anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president. The DOJ is currently investigating whether Trump should be charged with any crimes related to the Capitol insurrection, but Pence has urged them to "think better" of it.
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A federal judge in Texas has issued a stay on the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a drug used for medication abortions, which has been met with criticism from abortion rights advocates. The U.S. Department of Justice and President Joe Biden have both released statements in response to the ruling, and the DOJ has filed an appeal and is seeking an immediate stay of the decision. The outcome of the DOJ's appeal could set a precedent for future cases and have a significant impact on access to abortion services in the United States.
Louisville, Kentucky and the Louisville Metro Police Department have agreed to a settlement with the Department of Justice following a two-year investigation into the department's practices. The investigation was launched after the killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020 and found that the LMPD unlawfully discriminates against Black people, uses excessive force, and violates the rights of people engaged in protected free speech. The settlement agreement commits the city and LMPD to work with the DOJ, the community, police officers and other stakeholders to implement a series of reforms.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has criticized the Department of Justice for not charging any protesters outside Supreme Court justices' homes in the wake of the Dobbs decision. In response, Attorney General Merrick Garland said that white supremacists are the most dangerous domestic terror group in the US, and that the DOJ is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans. The DOJ has yet to comment on Cruz's criticism.
Today, the Department of Justice conducted a planned search of President Joe Biden's home in Rehoboth, Delaware, with the President's full support and cooperation. FBI agents arrived at the property at 9:30 a.m. local time and were seen leaving at 11:00 a.m. The search was intended to locate classified documents and is part of a "thorough and timely DOJ process" with the President's full support.
The Department of Justice conducted a planned search of President Joe Biden's home in Rehoboth, Delaware, with the President's full cooperation. Bob Bauer, the President's personal attorney, said that the DOJ sought to do this work without advance public notice, and that the President agreed to cooperate. It is unclear what documents or items were taken from the President's home, and what the investigation is related to.
Key takeaways: The DOJ sent a letter to the new chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), signaling that it is unlikely…
The Department of Justice has searched the Wilmington, Delaware home of President Joe Biden, uncovering six items with classified markings. Bob Bauer, Biden's personal attorney, stated that the documents appear to be related to Biden's time as vice president and in the U.S. Senate. The DOJ investigation into Biden's possession of classified material is ongoing, and it is unclear what the documents found at the Delaware home contain or how they may be related to the investigation.