Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, was arraigned today in federal court in connection with attempting to provide material support to Hizballah, a designated foreign terrorist organization; engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries; and providing material support to terrorists.
A grand jury has returned a 22-count indictment charging Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, of Las Vegas, Nevada, with threatening to assault and murder federal officials, including judges, and state employees in Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey, and Montana.
A Chinese national has been indicted for his involvement in a conspiracy to import what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors ever found in the Southern District of Texas, and one of the largest in the United States.
The last defendant of 18 La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members charged in connection with a multi-year investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement was sentenced today. The investigation involved charges of racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, kidnapping, drug trafficking, firearms offenses, obstruction of justice, and destruction of evidence.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the nation on July 14, 2024, regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump. In his statement, Garland expressed relief that Trump was unharmed and extended condolences to the family of a spectator who was killed during the incident.
The Justice Department released a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the shooting at former President Donald J. Trump’s rally.
The United States and Canada have a longstanding security, law enforcement, and intelligence partnership centered on protecting public safety, consistent with rights protected by law. To advance shared goals, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosted Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General Arif Virani and Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc in Washington, D.C., for the U.S.-Canada Cross Border Crime Forum (CBCF). This meeting is the third CBCF since it was reestablished by President...
The Justice Department and the Department of the Interior convened this year’s Tribal Justice, Safety, and Wellness Summit from July 9 to 11. The three-day virtual event featured several key presentations and panels on public safety issues taught by nationally recognized subject matter experts working in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Hundreds of federal, state, and Tribal law enforcement officials, prosecutors, advocates, court staff, victim/witness services staff, and Tribal leaders attended the Summit.
Andrew Takhistov, 18, of East Brunswick, New Jersey, was arrested yesterday and made his initial appearance in court today for allegedly soliciting another individual to destroy energy facilities.
An Indiana man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison for sending a communication that included death threats to an election worker in Michigan shortly after the November 2020 election.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the Justice Department's celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on July 9, 2024. The event marked a significant milestone in the history of civil rights legislation in the United States.
The Justice Department hosted a special program titled “The 1964 Civil Rights Act at 60: Commemorating the Legacy, Championing the Future." The event featured remarks from department leadership and included a panel discussion with key government partners and civil rights advocates. The program aimed to honor past and present efforts to achieve equal rights under the law.
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division held an event to honor the 70th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court's Brown v. Board decision.
The Justice Department announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, resulting in criminal charges against 193 defendants. Among those charged are 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals across 32 federal districts in the United States. The alleged schemes involve approximately $2.75 billion in intended losses and $1.6 billion in actual losses.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks in honor of Ukrainian Constitution Day, emphasizing the United States' support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict with Russia.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the results of a two-week nationwide law enforcement action involving 193 defendants across 32 federal districts for their roles in health care fraud schemes. Over $230 million in cash, luxury vehicles, gold, and other assets have been seized in connection with these cases.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered remarks during the Regional Crime Gun Intelligence Center Annual Conference hosted by the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance. The event was held in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Policing Institute.
