The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle
Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government.
2023-07-30 08:22
Justice Department seeks preliminary injunction in case against Texas over floating barriers in Rio Grande
The Justice Department is seeking a preliminary injunction in its case against Texas over its use of floating barriers in the Rio Grande, according to a Wednesday court filing, in an attempt to put the case on a fast track.
2023-07-27 06:56
Stellantis unit official pleads guilty to felony in US diesel emissions probe
WASHINGTON An official with the U.S. business unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has pleaded guilty to a felony
2023-07-21 00:48
Wesleyan University: Top US college says it will end 'legacy' admissions
The university says it is "important" to end the policy, seen as a perk for the white and wealthy.
2023-07-19 23:46
U.S. Justice Department launches civil rights probe into Atlanta-area jail
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday launched a civil rights probe into conditions
2023-07-14 00:26
FBI chief Wray defends against US House Republicans' accusations
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON FBI Director Chris Wray rejected Republicans' wide-ranging criticism at a congressional hearing on
2023-07-13 02:49
Trump loses immunity shield in E Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit
Government lawyers say Mr Trump did not act within the scope of his duties when he disparaged E Jean Carroll.
2023-07-12 09:54
House Judiciary Chair proposes budget cuts to FBI and Justice Department
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio is calling on Congress to stop funding Department of Justice investigations into elected officials, political candidates and their families until a new policy for how they are managed is developed.
2023-07-12 05:56
DOJ no longer believes Trump should have immunity from E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit
The Justice Department has reversed course and said it no longer believes that Donald Trump should be entitled to immunity for his response to E. Jean Carroll's accusation of sexual assault, allowing the case to move forward to trial in January.
2023-07-12 05:21
Ukraine plane: Iran facing legal action over downing of Flight PS752
Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the UK are seeking damages for the families of the 176 victims.
2023-07-05 20:17
Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students
Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.
2023-07-04 03:29
Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs
Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?
2023-07-03 08:28