United States Department of Justice.
United States federal executive department
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 240
What's happening
Active this week
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Rachel Maddow is examining the United States Department of Justice.Some support1 report
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The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Penn State University concerning its tuition policy.Some support1 report
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The DOJ is monitoring election operations in Kansas counties, specifically Wyandotte and Wichita.Some support2 reports
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Patrick Leahy is associated with a grant program involving the United States Department of Justice.Some support1 report
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DOJ charged Manu Singh and Vortex executives in a pump and dump scheme following an FBI undercover operation.Some support1 report
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The United States Department of Justice is currently investigating allegations of illegal voting in federal elections.Well supported12 reports3 developments inside
Earlier this month
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The US Department of Justice filed a forfeiture action in Potomac to recover funds linked to Yahya Jammeh's mansion.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Trump's project faces legal challenge from DC Preservation League, involving DOJ and Reyes in court.Some support1 report
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The U.S. Department of Justice issued a cautionary notice to Broward County on October 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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Tinubu's government pays DCI Group amid DOJ allegations that the firm used Israeli contractors, while Aaron Greenspan seeks discovery involving Tinubu.Some support2 reports
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DOJ intends to conduct criminal investigations into state voter data privacy in Alaska following a lawsuit filed by civil liberties groups.Well supported5 reports
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Fraud allegations involving Medicare in Texas are currently being investigated by the Department of Justice.Some support2 reports
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Justice Department handled the sentencing and investigation in Tullahoma on October 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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The United States Department of Justice and Steve Simon's office are monitoring primary election compliance in Minnesota.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
One to three months ago
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The Department of Justice investigated allegations of weaponization against parents.Some support1 report
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Gavin Newsom is facing accusations of politically motivated investigations into his governorship, involving the Department of Justice and his wife.Well supported11 reports2 developments inside
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The US Department of Justice's federal action is being reviewed for legality by a US court of appeals.Some support4 reports
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is under investigation regarding cyber threats, specifically concerning operations conducted through an Iranian company.Some support1 report1 development inside
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COPS grants are administered by the United States Department of Justice.Some support2 reports
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An assault case in Dover, DE, is being handled by the DOJ under Project Safe Childhood.Some support1 report
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The Department of Justice filed lawsuits against Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James regarding actions taken by New York State.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Harmeet Dhillon served as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights amid allegations of potential illegal discrimination.Some support2 reports
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A formal complaint regarding civil rights issues, citing NYPD data on antisemitic hate crimes, was filed in New York City.Some support1 report
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The U.S. Department of Justice sought access to monitor polling places in Hennepin County on August 10th.Some support1 report
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DOJ offices are located in Topeka, Kansas.Some support1 report
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The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit regarding election methods in Beaufort County.Some support1 report
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DOJ sought information from Portland regarding protests, and Michael H. Simon oversaw a settlement agreement.Some support1 report
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The Department of Justice used court filings to expose a tracking mechanism involving Microsoft.Some support1 report
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The DOJ investigated an officer-involved shooting while the Human Rights Commission met to discuss police chief selection.Some support1 report
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The U.S. Department of Justice is working toward a national standardization of execution protocols.Some support1 report
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The United States Department of Justice collected annual data on crime rates on June 30, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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The U.S. Department of Justice is a federal executive department of the US. Todd Blanche participated in a DOJ announcement regarding Cuba, which is located in the Caribbean Sea.Some support1 report
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Dowd served as counsel for the DOJ and advised Donald Trump during a special counsel investigation, while a faculty member moved between two universities.Some support1 report
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What's reaching United States Department of Justice
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United States Department of Justice is a step on the way to someone elseAround United States Department of Justice this week
News at the entities that move United States Department of Justice most-
Joe Biden StructuralJoe Biden signed a federal hazing act that affects the state of Ohio.Moves United States Department of Justice
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Todd Blanche StructuralStanley Woodward co-chairs a unit reporting to Todd Blanche, which was shaped by a prior AI task force for US enforcement.Moves United States Department of Justice
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Donald Trump StructuralBrian Jack, a strategist for Donald Trump, is running for the chairmanship of the National Republican Congressional Committee.Moves United States Department of Justice
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Harmeet Dhillon StructuralHarmeet Dhillon has departed from DOJ leadership, following reports of her being 'battered at the ballot box.'Moves United States Department of Justice
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Gavin Newsom OperationalA DHS hack exposed ICE recruits hired despite misconduct, while Newsom directed state and federal aid for repairs.Moves United States Department of Justice
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Shirley Weber OperationalAlex Padilla replaced Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate, and Shirley Weber was appointed to the Orange County Board of Supervisors.Moves United States Department of Justice
Connections
The 40 strongest of 240, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
United States court of appeals Structural
The Court of Appeals exercises judicial review over the legality of actions and legal challenges brought by the Department of Justice.
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Joe Biden Structural
Joe Biden holds administrative authority over the DOJ, which is also subject to his legal challenges and investigations.
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Todd Blanche Structural
Todd Blanche serves as the top attorney general, leading and instructing the United States Department of Justice.
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California Structural
The DOJ formally requires California to review voter lists, establishing a regulatory dependency.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Structural
The DOJ is pursuing civil forfeiture and drug trafficking allegations against Bola Ahmed Tinubu under U.S. law.
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Harmeet Dhillon Structural
Harmeet Dhillon serves as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights within the United States Department of Justice.
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Donald Trump Structural
The DOJ's operational function and enforcement capabilities are formally tied to the political influence and administration of Donald Trump.
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Kansas Structural
The DOJ maintains a structural regulatory and legal oversight relationship over the state of Kansas.
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Los Angeles County Operational
The DOJ actively engages with Los Angeles County through legal tracking, data provision, and criminal investigations.
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Pennsylvania State University Operational
The Department of Justice is actively suing Pennsylvania State University regarding its tuition policy.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
The DOJ is conducting politically motivated investigations and actions that are being challenged by Governor Newsom.
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Community Oriented Policing Services Structural
COPS is a program whose grants and operations are formally administered by the DOJ.
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Aldi Transactional
The USDOJ is investigating Aldi regarding high retail beef pricing and is expanding its probe.
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Vortex Transactional
The DOJ filed charges against executives of Vortex.
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Shirley Weber Operational
The DOJ demanded action from Weber's office, which subsequently refused the demands.
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Stanley Woodward Structural
Woodward served as the designated spokesperson for the United States Department of Justice regarding a specific ongoing suit.
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Project Safe Childhood Structural
The DOJ operates as an implementing body under the mandate and initiative of Project Safe Childhood.
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Milwaukee Operational
The DOJ is actively engaged in legal action against the city of Milwaukee regarding local mask ordinances.
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Idaho Structural
The DOJ imposes national regulatory frameworks and legal standards that govern operations within the state of Idaho.
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FBI Structural
The FBI's operational findings directly lead to the filing of charges by the Department of Justice.
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Cazenovia Structural
The United States Department of Justice is leading an investigation into matters concerning Cazenovia, which is the subject of confirmed charges.
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Dmytro Firtash Structural
The United States Department of Justice formally pursued Dmytro Firtash over federal allegations.
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San Jose Transactional
DOJ filed a lawsuit against San Jose concerning a gun permit fee.
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Diezani Alison-Madueke Transactional
The USDOJ pursued and tracked asset recovery claims against Diezani Alison-Madueke.
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Marion County Structural
The DOJ provides federal election monitors to Marion County.
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League of United Latin American Citizens Operational
LULAC actively opposes demands and targeting actions initiated by the United States Department of Justice.
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Costco Operational
The DOJ is actively investigating Costco regarding its retail beef pricing practices.
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San Jose Police Department Transactional
The DOJ initiated legal action against the San Jose Police Department via a lawsuit.
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Broward County Structural
The DOJ issued a cautionary notice to Broward County, indicating regulatory oversight.
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National Park Service Structural
DOJ attorneys provide formal legal representation and support to the National Park Service.
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Alaska Transactional
Alaska provided a voter list to the DOJ, which intends to conduct criminal investigations within the state.
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Kris Kobach Structural
Kris Kobach joined the United States Department of Justice in a joint motion.
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Kathy Hochul Transactional
The DOJ initiated a lawsuit against Governor Hochul regarding actions taken by her administration.
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Evan Goyke Operational
The United States Department of Justice is actively asserting its functional authority regarding Evan Goyke.
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Mississippi Transactional
The relationship is evidenced by a current DOJ filing concerning a data center located in Mississippi.
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Arizona Operational
The DOJ actively enforces federal voting rights laws within the jurisdiction of Arizona.
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Aaron Greenspan Transactional
Aaron Greenspan is challenging the United States Department of Justice through FOIA requests and lawsuits to obtain government records.
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Ron Wyden Transactional
Ron Wyden formally requested the Department of Justice scrutinize a merger.
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Elizabeth Warren Operational
Elizabeth Warren actively writes to the DOJ to request scrutiny of mergers.
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Rachel Maddow Operational
Rachel Maddow actively examines and reports on the activities of the United States Department of Justice.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
6 events- Rachel Maddow is examining the United States Department of Justice.
- The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Penn State University concerning its tuition policy.
- The DOJ is monitoring election operations in Kansas counties, specifically Wyandotte and Wichita.
- Patrick Leahy is associated with a grant program involving the United States Department of Justice.
- DOJ charged Manu Singh and Vortex executives in a pump and dump scheme following an FBI undercover operation.
- Trump's project faces legal challenge from DC Preservation League, involving DOJ and Reyes in court.
October 2026
7 events- The US Department of Justice filed a forfeiture action in Potomac to recover funds linked to Yahya Jammeh's mansion.
- The U.S. Department of Justice issued a cautionary notice to Broward County on October 31, 2026.
- Tinubu's government pays DCI Group amid DOJ allegations that the firm used Israeli contractors, while Aaron Greenspan seeks discovery involving Tinubu.
- DOJ intends to conduct criminal investigations into state voter data privacy in Alaska following a lawsuit filed by civil liberties groups.
- Fraud allegations involving Medicare in Texas are currently being investigated by the Department of Justice.
- Justice Department handled the sentencing and investigation in Tullahoma on October 21, 2026.
- The Department of Justice investigated allegations of weaponization against parents.
September 2026
4 events- The United States Department of Justice is currently investigating allegations of illegal voting in federal elections.
- The US Department of Justice's federal action is being reviewed for legality by a US court of appeals.
- COPS grants are administered by the United States Department of Justice.
- An assault case in Dover, DE, is being handled by the DOJ under Project Safe Childhood.
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August 2026
6 events- The United States Department of Justice and Steve Simon's office are monitoring primary election compliance in Minnesota.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is under investigation regarding cyber threats, specifically concerning operations conducted through an Iranian company.
- Harmeet Dhillon served as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights amid allegations of potential illegal discrimination.
- A formal complaint regarding civil rights issues, citing NYPD data on antisemitic hate crimes, was filed in New York City.
- The U.S. Department of Justice sought access to monitor polling places in Hennepin County on August 10th.
- DOJ offices are located in Topeka, Kansas.
July 2026
6 events- The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit regarding election methods in Beaufort County.
- DOJ sought information from Portland regarding protests, and Michael H. Simon oversaw a settlement agreement.
- The Department of Justice used court filings to expose a tracking mechanism involving Microsoft.
- The DOJ investigated an officer-involved shooting while the Human Rights Commission met to discuss police chief selection.
- The U.S. Department of Justice is working toward a national standardization of execution protocols.
- The United States Department of Justice collected annual data on crime rates on June 30, 2026.
June 2026
4 events- Gavin Newsom is facing accusations of politically motivated investigations into his governorship, involving the Department of Justice and his wife.
- The Department of Justice filed lawsuits against Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James regarding actions taken by New York State.
- The U.S. Department of Justice is a federal executive department of the US. Todd Blanche participated in a DOJ announcement regarding Cuba, which is located in the Caribbean Sea.
- Dowd served as counsel for the DOJ and advised Donald Trump during a special counsel investigation, while a faculty member moved between two universities.