Department of Justice

The Department of Justice (DoJ) is the primary law enforcement agency of the U.S. federal government, responsible for enforcing federal laws and administering justice. It is currently newsworthy due to the contentious nomination process for its next Attorney General, Todd Blanche, who faces Republican opposition and concerns from Jeffrey Epstein survivors. The DoJ has been involved in high-profile cases, including seeking the deportation of an Afghan woman accused of aiding terror and dismissing charges against a California union leader. Recent reports also highlight federal judges criticizing DoJ lawyers for "unlawful" and "unethical" conduct, and the department has filed support for Donald Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. Additionally, the DoJ is reportedly involved in a case concerning James Comey and a social media post allegedly referencing killing President Trump.