US Department of Justice

DOJ civil rights chief: Antisemitism is a ‘national crisis’

Harmeet Dhillon tells Israeli-American leaders Justice Department is using 'hard power' of US government to fight antisemitism on campuses and across country.

DOJ appeals dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard

The Justice Department is appealing the dismissal of its antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, seeking to revive a case involving nearly $1 billion.

NYC synagogue attacker faces new federal hate crime charges

Bronx man accused of attacking worshippers and making antisemitic and racist remarks at Central Synagogue in Manhattan now faces federal hate crime charges.

Shurat Hadin warns of threat to American service members

The Israeli legal organization has asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate and sanction a group it alleges is orchestrating an international campaign targeting Israeli soldiers and, increasingly, American military personnel.

'Lawless and illegitimate'

Trump admin rejects ICC jurisdiction over US citizens

Acting AG Todd Blanche notifies the International Criminal Court that the US will halt all extradition support and probe cooperation, slamming its operations.

San Diego man accused of raising money for Hamas after October 7

San Diego resident arrested for allegedly exploiting the post-Oct. 7 Gaza situation to raise $600,000 and divert the funds to Hamas.

Abuse of Jewish students

DOJ expands Harvard civil rights lawsuit

Department of Justice expands its lawsuit against Harvard, adding new claims of bias against Jewish students.

New Jersey:

Man charged in foiled terror plot targeting local synagogue

A New Jersey man faces 20 years in prison for plotting an ISIS attack on a synagogue.

Justice Department sues UCLA over antisemitic abuse

The US Justice Department sues UCLA for failing to protect Jewish students from campus hostility.

USA prepares to expand death penalty options

The U.S. Department of Justice has ordered federal prisons to expand the range of execution methods available, including the introduction of firing squads and gas chambers.

Extradite or Maduroize Meshaal-don’t allow him to escape justice

It is shocking that Qatar has not voluntarily turned over Meshaal to US custody. He was indicted by the US Justice Department (DOJ) for, among other things, terrorism and murder conspiracy. Opinion.

Benghazi attack suspect transferred to US to face murder charges

Benghazi attack suspect Zubayr al-Bakoush transferred to the US to face charges tied to 2012 attack that killed four Americans.

Maryland man arrested for attempting to join ISIS, attack Jews

The suspect told an undercover officer that he planned to carry out terror attacks against Jews or people in the USA who support Israel.

'Let's stop the hatred'

US Justice Dept. Antisemitism Envoy visits Western Wall

Visiting Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day, Leo Terrell prayed at the Western Wall for peace and an end to rising antisemitism worldwide.

DOJ probing anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan synagogue

The DOJ is investigating an anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue in which protesters shouted violent chants during a Nefesh B’Nefesh event.

Trump signs law requiring DOJ to release all Epstein files

President Trump signs bill requiring the DOJ to release all Epstein-related documents, after it passed Congress with near-unanimous support.

DOJ:

George Washington U violated civil rights laws over antisemitism

US Department of Justice accuses George Washington University of being “deliberately indifferent” to antisemitic behavior, warns of potential consequences, including loss of federal funding.

Over antisemitism

Trump admin refers Harvard to DOJ

Trump administration refers Harvard to the DOJ over claims it failed to address antisemitic harassment of Jewish and Israeli students.

Canada extradites terrorist who planned shooting at Chabad

A young Pakistani residing in Canada and suspected of planning a mass attack on the Chabad Center in New York has been extradited to the US.

Looking For Leads:

DOJ council takes on influencer who praised Washington murders

Following a video by influencer Guy Christensen praising the murder of Israeli embassy workers in Washington, a DOJ official called on the public to submit evidence against him.

Schumer:

No DOJ confirmations until Trump explains Qatari 'gift' plane

Senate Democrat demands testimony over Qatari jet gift, citing national security risks and possible ethics violations.

US DOJ rules:

'UNRWA not immune from lawsuit over October 7 Hamas attacks'

US Justice Department reverses its stance, declaring UNRWA is not protected by legal immunity in a case brought by families of victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre. The lawsuit accuses the UN agency of direct complicity in terror and fraud.

US Attny. to Hamas supporters:

'You come to DC, you're going to go to jail'

Interim DC Attorney Ed Martin tells i24NEWS the US will continue pursuing Hamas support on campuses, and has now foiled a cryptocurrency scheme to fund the terror group.

US charges two Iranians over illicit drone supply chain

US Justice Department indicts two Iranian businessmen for allegedly procuring American-made components to aid Iran’s military drone program. The suspects, who remain at large, are accused of supplying materials to the IRGC in violation of US sanctions.

US Justice Department:

Mahmoud Khalil hid UNRWA ties in green card application

US government says Columbia U. protest leader hid multiple items, including connections to UNRWA and membership in CUAD, on his visa application, and this is grounds to deport him.

US announces task force to pursue justice for 10.7 victims

Attorney General Pamela Bondi vows 'there will be consequences' as the task force targets those responsible for the October 7 attack, prosecutes Hamas leadership and combats terrorism financing.

Bribery charges against NYC Mayor Adams to be dismissed

US Justice Department directs federal prosecutors to dismiss the bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Coming soon: US vs Hamas' 'Nukhba' terrorists

US Attorney General Pam Bondi creates task force to counter ongoing threat from Hamas, bring justice for victims of the October 7 massacre, Yediot Aharonot reports.

Lawyers involved in prosecuting Trump dismissed

Justice Department announces it has dismissed several lawyers involved in prosecuting President Donald Trump, explaining they cannot be trusted to assist in implementing the President’s agenda.

Oversaw Trump’s cases

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who closed the probes against Trump following his re-election, officially resigns from Justice Department.

US Army veteran accused of trying to join Hezbollah

Indictment says Jack Danaher Molloy, a dual US-Irish citizen and US Army veteran, traveled to Lebanon in August with the intention of joining Hezbollah, which has been designated as a terrorist organization in the United States.

CIA official charged for leaking info on Israeli strike on Iran

Asif W. Rahman, who worked abroad for the CIA, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia and charged with two counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information.

Iranian plot

Three people charged over plot to assassinate Trump

US Justice Department announces federal charges against three people in thwarted Iranian plot to kill president-elect Donald Trump before the election.

DOJ to wind down cases against Trump ahead of inauguration

Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations against President-Elect on accusations of attempting to overturn 2020 election, mishandling of classified documents to be closed following Trump's victory.

New York man charged with attempt to provide support to ISIS

Syed Aman from Nassau County charged in federal court in Brooklyn with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a day after being arrested as he tried to board a flight to Doha, from where he intended to reach Syria and join ISIS.

Judaica seller returns book looted by Nazis to rightful owners

Judaica seller signs deal with feds to return Nazi-looted 16th-century Bible to Budapest seminary.

Terror plot on US Election Day

Afghan national charged for plotting attack in support of ISIS

The FBI arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old living in Oklahoma, on Monday after he bought rifles and ammunition from an undercover officer.

Justice Department preparing criminal charges over Trump hacking

US Justice Department preparing criminal charges in connection with an Iranian hack that targeted former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

DoJ charges white supremacists for soliciting hate crimes

Leaders of Terrorgram Collective, a white supremacist group, charged for urging terrorism against Jews and other targets.

Russian campaign aimed to undermine support for Ukraine

Justice Department says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and US Jews.

ISIS supporter planned mass murder of Jews in New York for Oct. 7

Pakistani citizen attempted to enter US to carry out mass shooting at Jewish center in New York City on October 7, 2024, US Department of Justice reports.

Over Oct. 7 attack:

US announces criminal charges against Hamas leaders

Justice Department announces criminal charges against six senior Hamas members, including leader Yahya Sinwar,in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

DOJ must enforce Federal Laws that combat Antisemitism

Why is DOJ not involved and championing the fight against systemic discrimination against Jews in Universities? Why is it not suspending federal funding in these cases? Opinion.

Buffalo supermarket shooting:

Justice Department to seek death penalty for shooter

Justice Department says it is intending to seek the death penalty for Payton Gendron, who shot dead 10 Black people in May 2022.

Florida man charged with threatening to kill Jewish people

21-year-old from Sarasota accused of calling World Jewish Congress and threatening "mass genocide of every single Israeli" in a voicemail.

Teva agrees to settlement in price-fixing case in the US

Israel-based drugmaker agrees to pay a $225 million fine to settle price-fixing charges related to three of its medicines.

Hunter Biden’s lawyer:

'DOJ prosecutors changed their decision on the fly’

Lawyer for President Biden's son criticizes Justice Department for changing decision on his plea agreement.

Pence:

'The American people should judge Trump over Jan. 6'

Former US Vice President says he hopes the Justice Department does not pursue charges against Trump in connection with Capitol riots.

Hunter Biden to plead guilty to federal tax offenses

US President Joe Biden's son will avoid full prosecution on a separate gun charge in a deal with the Justice Department.

Pence:

'If elected, I will clean house at the Justice Department'

Former US Vice President says Americans have lost confidence in the Department of Justice.

DOJ closes probe of Pence classified documents

Justice Department will not bring any charges against the former Vice President over the classified documents found at his home.

DeSantis:

'I will pardon Jan. 6 defendants - including Trump'

Florida Gov. accuses Justice Department and FBI of weaponizing authority by pursuing ongoing investigations into Capitol riots.

Trump after indictment:

'Defund the DOJ and FBI'

Former US President urges Republicans in Congress to slash funding for the US Justice Department and the FBI.

DOJ accuses TikTok of spying on US tech reporters

Probe by DOJ and FBI looking into claims that TikTok employees accessed personal data of Americans, including tech journalists.

Justice Department:

'Trump isn't automatically immune from lawsuits on Jan. 6 riots'

Justice Department urges court to reject Trump's claim that he is automatically immune from lawsuits related to the US Capitol riots.

DOJ won't hand over info on Biden documents

Justice Department rejects request from House Judiciary Committee Chair for info on probe into Biden's classified documents.

DOJ charges 3 men in plot to assassinate prominent Iran critic

Members of Eastern European criminal group indicted for murder-for-hire scheme to kill journalist critical of Iranian regime.

Jan. 6 committee sends Trump criminal referrals to DOJ

Panel urges Department of Justice to prosecute former president on at least four charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States.

Judge rejects DOJ's request to hold Trump in contempt of court

The Justice Department had requested that Trump and his legal team be held in contempt over failure to comply with subpoena.

Justice Department seeks to hold Trump in contempt of court

Justice Department asks federal judge to hold Trump in contempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena on classified documents.