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DOJ wields ‘every legal tool’ to combat hate crimes, Garland says on anniversary of COVID-era law

DOJ wields ‘every legal tool’ to combat hate crimes, Garland says on anniversary of COVID-era law

Legal professional General Merrick Garland outlined his yearlong effort to higher combat hate crimes, but attacks in accordance with race and religion proceed.  &#a hundred and sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;  

 
 

Federal judge rules Title 42, allowing COVID asylum restrictions, must continue at border

Federal judge rules Title 42, allowing COVID asylum restrictions, must continue at border

The Department of Justice said it’ll appeal the decide’s determination, arguing the CDC used to be within its authority to finish Title 42. &#a hundred and sixty;  &#one hundred sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Humanitarian organizations warn of Russian retribution against Ukrainian troops: Live updates

Humanitarian organizations warn of Russian retribution against Ukrainian troops: Live updates

The World Committee of the Pink Go is making an attempt to register the Ukrainian troops as POWs. US accuses Russia of weaponizing food. Updates.  &#one hundred sixty; &#a hundred and sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Biden begins Asia trip in South Korea to strengthen economic, security cooperation

Biden begins Asia trip in South Korea to strengthen economic, security cooperation

Biden begin a 5-day trip to Asia in South Korea the place he desires to deepen economic and safety cooperation with the sector’s 10th biggest economic system. &#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

POW ‘pleading for forgiveness’ from Ukraine widow; Senate OKs $40 billion aid package: Live updates

POW ‘pleading for forgiveness’ from Ukraine widow; Senate OKs $40 billion aid package: Live updates

A Russian POW who could face life in jail after fatally shooting a Ukrainian civilian asked the sufferer’s spouse for forgiveness . Reside updates. &#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

US reopens embassy in Kyiv; Russian soldier pleads guilty at first war crimes trial in Ukraine: Live updates

US reopens embassy in Kyiv; Russian soldier pleads guilty at first war crimes trial in Ukraine: Live updates

A Russian sergeant pleaded responsible Wednesday at Ukraine’s first warfare crimes trial to fatally taking pictures an unarmed civilian. Latest Ukraine information.    &#a hundred and sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

‘Unacceptable, dangerous’: AG Garland slams threats against Supreme Court justices amid Roe protests

‘Unacceptable, dangerous’: AG Garland slams threats against Supreme Court justices amid Roe protests

Justice Department officials Wednesday discussed ongoing efforts to improve coordination, intelligence sharing to bolster safety for the justices.  &#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;  

 
 

After Buffalo mass shooting, NY governor pushes for crackdown on gun loopholes, terrorism threats

After Buffalo mass shooting, NY governor pushes for crackdown on gun loopholes, terrorism threats

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed executive orders Wednesday aimed to counter domestic terrorism and proposed regulation to narrow New York’s gun regulations.  &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;   

 
 

Justice Department sues Vegas magnate Steve Wynn to register as agent of China

Justice Department sues Vegas magnate Steve Wynn to register as agent of China

The civil lawsuit is the first such enforcement motion beneath the International Retailers Registration Act (FARA) in more than 30 years, officers said. &#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  

 
 

‘Heroes of our time’ exit Mariupol steel plant; Kremlin calls it mass surrender: Live Ukraine updates

‘Heroes of our time’ exit Mariupol steel plant; Kremlin calls it mass surrender: Live Ukraine updates

The Ukrainian militia has “fulfilled its combat mission” in Mariupol, Ukrainian officers said, as rescue efforts proceed. Newest news.  &#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

DOJ requests Jan. 6 committee transcripts, signaling escalation of Justice inquiry

DOJ requests Jan. 6 committee transcripts, signaling escalation of Justice inquiry

The Home panel probing the Capitol assault is making ready for its first public hearing next month, following interviews with over 1,000 witnesses. &#a hundred and sixty; &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  

 
 

Biden revises some Cuba travel restrictions, restarts family reunification program Trump ended

Biden revises some Cuba travel restrictions, restarts family reunification program Trump ended

The Biden administration will ease some go back and forth and remittances restrictions for Cuba.  &#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Sweden seeks to join NATO, drawing objection from Turkey; Ukraine evacuates 260 fighters from Mariupol steel plant: Live updates

Sweden seeks to join NATO, drawing objection from Turkey; Ukraine evacuates 260 fighters from Mariupol steel plant: Live updates

A day after Finland applied for NATO membership, neighbor Sweden seemed to make its personal historical application. Latest Ukraine updates. &#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  

 
 

Supreme Court sides with Sen. Ted Cruz in fight over federal campaign loan repayment limits

Supreme Court sides with Sen. Ted Cruz in fight over federal campaign loan repayment limits

The Supreme Courtroom was once asked whether or not what quantities to limits on how so much candidates may mortgage their own campaigns violated the First Modification.  &#one hundred sixty; &#one hundred sixty;  

 
 

Buffalo attack highlights most lethal domestic threat: Racist, extremist violence

Buffalo attack highlights most lethal domestic threat: Racist, extremist violence

Hate and extremism experts have warned for years about home, racially motivated violence. The Buffalo capturing is the latest example, they say. &#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;