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The Trump administration is challenging state AI laws it deems ideologically biased, with the FTC proposing a policy to address AI systems that may distort outputs for undisclosed ideological goals. The administration's efforts include targeting a Colorado law on algorithmic discrimination, now repealed, and supporting a lawsuit against xAI, Elon Musk's AI company. An executive order directed the FTC to regulate state laws requiring changes to AI model outputs.

Federal inmate Rossen Iossifov faces new charges for allegedly taking $290,000 in government-forfeited cryptocurrency. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is prosecuting the case.

Two men from New Jersey were sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that imported fentanyl analogues from China to the US, according to the US Department of Justice. The fentanyl crisis in the United States has resulted in tens of thousands of annual deaths.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing a National Guard member near the White House, was hospitalized after refusing food while in pretrial custody. Prosecutors seek access to his medical records as he faces first-degree murder charges for the November 2025 shooting that killed Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and critically injured Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national charged with killing National Guard member Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe in a November 2025 shooting near the White House, was hospitalized after refusing food in custody. Prosecutors cited concerns for his life-threatening condition and referenced court precedents allowing involuntary feeding of hunger-striking prisoners. An emergency hearing was held, and the judge ordered access to Lakanwal's medical records.

Mexico will request criminal charges against U.S. officials over 17 Mexican deaths in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations, following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston. The Mexican government also plans to file civil lawsuits against detention center operators and has escalated tensions with the Trump administration.

Mexico will request criminal charges against U.S. ICE agents over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in custody or during immigration operations under the Trump administration. The move follows the fatal shooting of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston, which Mexico's government claims was targeted.

Federal authorities in Palm Beach County announced 46 charges, the seizure of 94 firearms, and large quantities of illegal drugs following a two-month undercover operation named 'Operation Hurricane.' The joint ATF and U.S. Department of Justice effort targeted violent offenders and drug traffickers, with one suspect linked to a recent homicide via ballistics evidence.

The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that Bishnoi operated a decentralized criminal syndicate that enticed impoverished minors in India to join and deployed loyal members abroad. The group's structure limited members' knowledge of each other's identities or backgrounds, and Bishnoi allegedly sought to kill 'S.K.' to instill fear.

Texas advocacy groups warn a recent U.S. Department of Justice opinion could lead to increased institutionalization for people with disabilities. Over 25 organizations have signed a joint statement urging policymakers to protect disability rights from the opinion's potential consequences.

Two women from Minneapolis and Hamel are accused of stealing millions in federal funds through fraudulent childcare and housing programs. They are scheduled for plea agreement hearings Thursday, with prosecutors alleging one collected $400,000 and the other $5.5 million in taxpayer money.

The Shurat HaDin Law Center accuses the Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) of targeting Jews through frivolous legal complaints and intimidation, alleging ties to Hezbollah. The HRF chairman, Dyab Abou Jahjah, is linked to Hezbollah and described as a former terrorist by Israel, yet is portrayed in media as a human-rights advocate.

The U.S. Department of Justice settled two lawsuits challenging Biden-era restrictions on oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, agreeing the 2024 program violated the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The settlement, which dismissed cases from Alaska and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, affirmed Trump’s 2017 policy requiring lease sales in the refuge’s coastal plain.

A federal judge halted the Bureau of Land Management's 2025 plan to remove wild horses from three herd management areas in Northern California and Nevada, citing insufficient analysis of overpopulation claims under the Administrative Procedure Act and the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. The judge ruled the BLM's actions were arbitrary and capricious due to flawed assumptions about sustainable horse populations.

Jeffrey Ying was jailed for stealing a rare 17th-century Chinese manuscript from UCLA by replacing it with a fake. He used multiple aliases to access and swap the manuscript at the university library.

The U.S. Department of Justice has sent letters to election officials in multiple states, warning they could face criminal charges for allowing noncitizens to vote in federal elections. The letters emphasize federal laws requiring only eligible citizens to vote, though states already have procedures to prevent noncitizen voting, and officials in Arizona, Georgia, and Michigan have defended their compliance efforts.

The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that Bishnoi and his aides used WhatsApp from Gujarat jail to extort victims. The DoJ's claim aligns with the NIA's 2022 chargesheet, which stated Bishnoi's enterprise targeted leaders with violence. Bishnoi's lawyer requests evidence supporting the use of messaging apps.

John Bolton was indicted for secretly obtaining classified information as National Security Advisor to use in a book, and the plea deal allows for a maximum 5-year sentence. The article discusses how plea agreements create uncertainty for defendants due to judges' discretion in sentencing.

The US Department of Justice sent letters to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, threatening criminal charges for officials if noncitizens vote. State officials criticized the federal demands for voter data as 'truly bizarre behavior' amid unproven claims about noncitizen voting.

Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan will be sentenced after being convicted of felony obstruction for aiding a Mexican immigrant to evade federal officers. The case, linked to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, involves political tensions and potential prison time for Dugan.

A Georgia federal judge blocked the Justice Department from enforcing a subpoena demanding personal information of 2020 Fulton County election workers. The judge ruled the request was overly broad, citing expired statutes of limitations for any potential crimes related to the 2020 election and concerns about burdening the county.

A Trump-appointed judge blocked the Department of Justice's subpoena for personal information of nearly 3,000 Fulton County election workers from the 2020 election, citing expired statute of limitations and privacy concerns. The ruling highlights the lack of evidence for alleged voter fraud and the potential risks of exposing sensitive data without a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and other states, warning election officials could face criminal charges for knowingly counting noncitizen ballots. Fontes denounced the letter as politically motivated, emphasizing Arizona already requires proof of citizenship for voter registration.

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot access personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County. The decision rejects the DOJ's attempt to obtain these names.

The U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in multiple states, warning they could face criminal charges for knowingly allowing noncitizens to vote or remain on voter rolls. The letters, sent to Michigan and 13 other states, emphasize compliance with federal laws requiring only eligible U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections.

A federal judge denied the Justice Department's request for personal information from election workers in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of its investigation into President Trump's unsubstantiated claims of election fraud in the 2020 election. The judge ruled that the DOJ could not use a grand jury subpoena to obtain the information.

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot obtain the names and personal contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County. The decision was made in response to the Justice Department's attempt to access this data.

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot obtain names and contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County, calling the subpoena unreasonable and overly burdensome. The judge cited expired statutes of limitations for any election-related crimes and rejected the DOJ’s claim that the request was part of a normal investigative process.

A federal judge rejected the U.S. Department of Justice's grand jury subpoena seeking names and contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County, ruling it unreasonable and overly broad. The Justice Department argued the subpoena was part of a normal investigation, while Fulton County claimed it aimed to harass political opponents and exceeded reasonable needs.

The US Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, and East Lansing for the August 4 primary. Michigan officials, including Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, have criticized the move as baseless accusations, asserting state control over elections. The DOJ's action follows increased scrutiny of Michigan elections amid claims by the Trump administration about election integrity.

The U.S. Department of Justice urged a judge to permanently dismiss the Adani case, claiming it should never have been brought. U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis criticized the department's motion as insufficient, requesting further explanation.

A U.S. magistrate judge ordered Attorney Andrew Boutros to appear in court on July 9 to address potential violations of a seal order in a criminal case involving alleged Tren de Aragua gang members. The case, which includes charges of kidnapping conspiracy against three defendants, was discussed by Boutros during a press conference with top Justice Department officials.

A federal judge temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a law that would have restricted federal officers from wearing masks, concealing identification, or using unmarked vehicles. The judge ruled the law unconstitutional under the Supremacy Clause, siding with the Justice Department, which argued the measure improperly regulated federal agents.

Jack Smith warned that the U.S. is facing an 'attack on the rule of law' under President Trump, expressing concern about election integrity and accusing the administration of weaponizing the Justice Department. He criticized the Department of Justice's ability to function due to judges' distrust of prosecutors.

A federal judge demanded stronger assurances from the Trump administration to halt renovations at the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., until a court case is resolved, citing recent statements by President Donald Trump and visible planning progress. The judge gave both sides two weeks to agree on language ensuring no sudden construction, while the government emphasized the process remains open with pending approvals from planning organizations.

A federal judge urged the Trump administration to provide stronger assurances that it will not proceed with renovating the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., until the legal matter is resolved, citing concerns raised by the president's public statements and visible project plans. The judge gave both sides two weeks to draft language ensuring no sudden construction actions occur, while the Justice Department emphasized the process remains open to other proposals.

A federal judge requested stronger assurances from the Trump administration to delay renovations at the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., citing concerns over recent statements by President Donald Trump and visible progress on the project. The judge gave both sides two weeks to draft language ensuring no sudden actions, such as tree removal, while the legal case proceeds.

The Justice Department announced 300 fugitive arrests and over 175 charges against individuals accused of violent crimes in a two-month federal operation called 'Operation New Dawn' in the Chicago area. The effort involved 11 federal agencies, including the FBI, ATF, and DEA, and targeted offenses such as murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking.

The Supreme Court declined to halt an $800-a-day fine against former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge for refusing to disclose confidential sources related to stories about scientist Yanping Chen. A judge ruled that Chen's need for information in her lawsuit against the government outweighed Herridge's right to protect her sources, leading to Herridge's civil contempt citation.

Minnesota and 17 other states secured a $3.3 million settlement with three major egg producers—Cal-Maine Foods, Versova/Centrum, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch—accused of colluding to artificially inflate egg prices from June 2022 to March 2025. The companies denied wrongdoing but agreed to provide 53 million eggs at their own expense as part of the settlement.