The Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force (ETTF) has announced progress in four cases involving threats to election personnel. The cases, which highlight ongoing concerns about the safety of those involved in the electoral process, involve defendants from Colorado, Alabama, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the appointment of Stephanie M. Hinds as the Director of the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA).
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed charges against Vikash Yadav, an Indian government employee, for his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting a U.S. citizen in New York City. The indictment, unsealed in the Southern District of New York, accuses Yadav of orchestrating the plot from India with Nikhil Gupta, who was previously charged and extradited to the United States.
The Justice Department and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have announced that Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation has agreed to a settlement of $8 million, alongside a $1.9 million civil penalty. This resolves allegations of lending discrimination through redlining in predominantly Black neighborhoods in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Justice Department has announced that TD Bank N.A., the 10th largest bank in the United States, along with its parent company TD Bank US Holding Company, has pleaded guilty to violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and money laundering conspiracy. The financial institution has agreed to pay over $1.8 billion in penalties as part of a resolution with the Justice Department.
The Justice Department has announced charges against Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old Afghan citizen residing in Oklahoma City, for allegedly conspiring to conduct an Election Day terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of ISIS. The criminal complaint filed today accuses Tawhedi of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and acquiring firearms and ammunition for a planned violent attack.
The Justice Department has released a statement on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel by Hamas. The attacks, which occurred one year ago, resulted in the deaths of nearly 1,200 people, including over 40 Americans. Hundreds of civilians were also kidnapped during what has been described as the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.
The Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has announced the allocation of over $228.5 million in grants aimed at supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. These funds will be directed towards court-based programs, legal assistance, and initiatives for underserved groups including older adults and rural communities. Emphasis is placed on reducing barriers and enhancing access to services for culturally specific communities.
A California man has been charged in a federal criminal complaint for allegedly carrying out a bomb attack at the Santa Maria courthouse, injuring at least five people. Nathaniel James McGuire, 20, of Santa Maria, faces charges of maliciously damaging a building by means of explosive.
Senior officials from the Justice Department and Department of the Interior held a roundtable discussion with Tribal leaders, advocates, media members, and federal officials to address the crisis of missing or murdered Indigenous peoples (MMIP) and human trafficking (HT). The virtual event was part of the response to recommendations from the Not Invisible Act Commission (NIAC), established in November 2023 under the Not Invisible Act of 2019.
The Justice Department announced that the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 3,421 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, Operation North Star FY 2024 (ONS FY24). Among those arrested were 216 individuals for homicide, 803 for assault, and 482 for weapons offenses.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas, expressing gratitude towards law enforcement partners and public servants for their ongoing efforts in protecting communities.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi, expressing gratitude and recognition for their efforts in law enforcement.
The Justice Department announced more than $86.16 million in grants administered by the Tribal Affairs Division within the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. These funds aim to support survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking.
The Justice Department has initiated a civil antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the company of monopolization and other unlawful practices in debit network markets. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Visa has maintained its monopoly by stifling competition and preventing the development of new alternatives.
Earlier today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Visa, alleging violations of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the lawsuit, accusing Visa of monopolizing the debit transaction markets and inflicting significant harm on American consumers and businesses.
A federal grand jury in Miami has indicted Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of Hawaii, for attempting to kill former President Donald J. Trump at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 15.
A federal jury convicted Ruben Oseguera-Gonzalez, also known as El Menchito, today of conspiring to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine while knowing and intending that they would be imported into the United States. He was also found guilty of using, carrying, and brandishing firearms, including destructive devices, in furtherance of the drug trafficking conspiracy. The verdict followed a two-week jury trial in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
The Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) announced the allocation of over $600 million in grant funding to law enforcement agencies and stakeholders nationwide. This funding aims to support various initiatives, including hiring new officers, enhancing school safety, expanding mental health and wellness services for law enforcement, and combating drug distribution and trafficking.
The Justice Department has selected 17 federally recognized Tribes to participate in the continued expansion of the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information (TAP). This program provides Tribal governments with means to access, enter, and exchange data with national crime information systems, including those maintained by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. The announcement follows Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s visits to Montana, New Mexico, and South Dakota, where he met with numerous Tribal and federal law enforcement officials...
