U.S. Justice Department Officially Files Appeal Against Texas Lawsuit on Obama's Immigration Executive Action

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially filed an emergency motion to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals asking to overrule a decision temporarily blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs.

Who Is Dr. Salomon Melgen? Friend of Sen. Bob Menendez Under Scrutiny Amid Corruption Charges

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez could encounter criminal corruption charges from the U.S. Department of Justice due to his affiliation with Dr. Salomon Melgen, a 60-year-old Dominican ophthalmologist in Florida. Who exactly is Dr. Melgen?

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez Faces Criminal Corruption Charges from U.S. Justice Department

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are reportedly preparing to file criminal corruption charges against Sen. Robert "Bob" Menendez, D-N.J. The DOJ is alleging that Menendez used his political office to encourage business interests of a Democratic donor and friend for gifts.

White House Gives Federal Judge Deadline to Lift Injunction on Immigration Executive Order

The White House informed a federal court judge to lift a temporary injunction blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs or the administration will file an appeal.

Immigrant, Minority Groups 'Dismayed' With Profiling Exemptions in DOJ's Revised Guidelines

The U.S. Department of Justice released new guidelines on profiling individuals, but immigrant, minority and religious rights groups remained concerned about exemptions for certain federal agencies.

Border Patrol, TSA Exempt from New Racial Profiling Policies by Justice Department

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced new guidance to ease racial profiling accusations, but immigrant rights groups have voiced concern about the new steps.

President Barack Obama Appoints Latinas Dr. Nancy Rodriguez, Victoria Espinel to Key Administration Posts

President Barack Obama named two Latinos for two key administration posts, which do not require congressional approval.

Department of Justice Grants $1.8 Million to Expedite Immigration Court Process for Unaccompanied Children

The Department of Justice issued a $1.8 million grant to help expedite the immigration court process, which has encountered a backlog of cases.

Attorney General Eric Holder and Mexican, Central American Counterparts Talk Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed Attorney General Eric Holder visited Mexico City to meet with fellow attorneys general from Mexico and across Central America.

Attorney General Eric Holder Writes Letter to Ferguson Residents Ahead of Trip

The head of the U.S. Department of Justice is scheduled to arrive in Ferguson, Missouri, and observe the situation in the St. Louis suburb following the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown the subsequent ongoing protests. Ahead of his trip, Attorney General Eric Holder wrote a letter to Ferguson residents.

Racial Discrimination Persists in Employment, Housing and Voting Rights, Says Justice Department at Geneva Convention

The U.S. Department of Justice addressed the role of race in the country in education, elections and the economy during the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva.

Citigroup Pays $7 Billion in 'Historic' Mortgage Loan Settlement to US Justice Department

Citigroup Inc. resolved federal and state claims regarding the company's handling of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) by settling with the U.S. Department of Justice for $7 billion.

Apple Inc. e-Books Price Fixing Trial: Apple Files Appeal to 'Radical' Ruling by District Court Judge

Apple Inc.'s presence in court continued with the iPhone company requesting the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to throw out a judge's "radical" ruling.

AT&T Transparency Report: Mobile Carrier Release First Report for 2013, Numbers on FISA, NSL, Criminal, and Civil Demands

Mobile carrier AT&T released its first transparency report as the topic of consumer privacy increased during the last year.
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