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Tea Party Fears Holder Will Take Away Gun Rights

Posted on November 05, 2010
The anti-gun perception appears to be rooted in a support Holder expressed in February 2009 for reinstating the expired 1994 assault weapons ban. He said it would "have a positive impact in Mexico," where murderous drug cartels have rum amok, armed by weapons purchased in the U...

Justice Kagan Calls Successor?s Stand ?Silly?

Posted on November 05, 2010
The Acting Solicitor General's argument was not greeted warmly by the justice who preceded him in that post.

Katyal: Admitting Errors ?Heart of What We Do?

Posted on November 05, 2010
The leader of the Solicitor General's office on Friday said his office?s unique practice of acknowledging mistakes dates back to William Taft?s tenure as Solicitor General in the 1890s.

Eric Holder?s Prepared Remarks at Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit

Posted on November 05, 2010
"Each one of us shares the same concerns about the devastating effects of health-care fraud," the Attorney General said in New York. "We share the same goals of protecting potential victims, safeguarding precious taxpayer dollars, and ensuring the strength of our health-care system...

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White House Alters DOJ Succession Plan

Posted on November 04, 2010
The new executive order replaces one issued by President George W. Bush before he left office in December 2008.

Civil Rights Commission Cancels Friday Black Panther Report Vote

Posted on November 04, 2010
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights was slated to consider a draft report that blasts the Justice Department's handling of a controversial voter-intimidation case against members of the New Black Panther Party.

Likely Chairman of House Judiciary Panel Outlines Agenda

Posted on November 04, 2010
Lamar Smith, the likely chairman of the committee in the next Congress outlined his agenda, says oversight isn't a "cat and mouse" game.

A Prison Term and an Indictment for Hate Crimes

Posted on November 04, 2010
Federal officials say civil rights enforcement is a top priority for the Obama administration as several hate crimes cases were prosecuted this week.

Judge: FBI Agent Can?t Allege Vendetta by Ex-U.S. Attorney

Posted on November 04, 2010
The FBI agent is accused of lying about his financial interest in an Oxford, Miss., building.

Holders Attend Tribute at the University of Alabama

Posted on November 04, 2010
The sister of Eric Holder's wife, Vivian Malone Jones, was one of the first African-Americans to enroll at the University of Alabama in the early 1960s.

Former North Dakota U.S. Attorney Tapped for Lieutenant Governor

Posted on November 04, 2010
The former U.S. Attorney served during the George W. Bush administration.

Northern West Virginia U.S. Attorney Sworn In

Posted on November 04, 2010
The U.S. Attorney officially took office in August.

Three?s A Charm

Posted on November 03, 2010
It was a good night to be a Republican former U.S. Attorney in Pennsylvania.

Another Former U.S. Attorney Wins House Race in Pa.

Posted on November 03, 2010
Patrick Meehan was appointed U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Federal, State Battle over Recreational Pot Averted

Posted on November 03, 2010
Voters considered a controversial ballot initiative that would have made California the first state to legalize recreational marijuana.

Former Interim Arkansas U.S. Attorney Poised to Take House Seat

Posted on November 03, 2010
The Republican served as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas from December 2006 to January 2007.

Former Nevada U.S. Attorney Becomes District Prosecutor

Posted on November 03, 2010
The former prosecutor served as U.S. attorney for Nevada from 1985 to 1990.

Fake U.S. Marshal Pleads Guilty to Deportation Attempt

Posted on November 03, 2010
A man and his wife allegedly went to the relative's home in Hemet, Calif., to falsely deport the woman for entering the United States illegally.

Remembering Robinson

Posted on November 03, 2010
Former Criminal Division chief James K. Robinson died in August after a battle with cancer.

Election Judge: New Black Panther ?Not Bothering? Voters

Posted on November 03, 2010
The member of the anti-white fringe group quietly handed out Democratic ballots to voters and told one woman to "have a nice day."

Philly ATF Official to Become Assistant Director in D.C.

Posted on November 03, 2010
The 23-year veteran of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has headed the agency's Philadelphia Division for the past seven years.

Former Ala. U.S. Attorney Loses Bid to Become County Prosecutor

Posted on November 03, 2010
The former prosecutor was U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama from 1995 to 2001.

List of Honorees

Posted on November 03, 2010
Attorney General Eric Holder honored almost 300 individuals at the 58th Annual Attorney General Awards Ceremony.

Republican Gains in Senate Mean New Faces on Judiciary

Posted on November 03, 2010
Look for one to two Republicans to gain seats on the Senate Judiciary Committee come January. Rand Paul, perhaps?

Former Prosecutor Wins N.C. Judgeship; Ex-U.S. Attorney Headed to Runoff in Ga.

Posted on November 03, 2010
One U.S. Attorneys won a judicial seat in North Carolina while a former Assistant U.S. Attorney lost her race for a spot on the state's Supreme Court. CORRECTED.

Former U.S. Attorneys Win Most of Their Congressional Races

Posted on November 03, 2010
Former U.S. Attorneys won House and Senate races in Texas, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Arkansas. But two former Justice Department lawyers lost races for the U.S. Senate.

Former Pennsylvania U.S. Attorney Projected to Win House Seat

Posted on November 02, 2010
The Republican served as the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania from 2002 to 2007.

Corbett Wins Pa. Governor?s Race

Posted on November 02, 2010
He served as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania under President George H.W. Bush.

Former Wyoming U.S. Attorney Set to Capture Governorship

Posted on November 02, 2010
The Republican served as the state's U.S. Attorney from 2001 to 2007.

Republican Majority in House Likely A Headache for Holder

Posted on November 02, 2010
Two members of Congress who are extremely critical of the Justice Department under Attorney General Eric Holder will likely hold key leadership positions in January.

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