United States Department of Justice
Some of the key events about United States Department of Justice
- 1870Established to handle all federal law enforcement and criminal justice matters
- 1908The DOJ's Bureau of Investigation (predecessor to the FBI) was created without Congressional approval, raising concerns about executive overreach.
- 1909Created the Bureau of Investigation, predecessor to the FBI
- 1919The DOJ conducted the controversial Palmer Raids, arresting and deporting thousands of suspected radicals and anarchists without due process.
- 1942The DOJ supported the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, violating their civil rights.
- 1950The DOJ established a "Sex Deviates" program to purge LGBTQ+ individuals from government employment.
- 1956The DOJ's COINTELPRO program was initiated, illegally surveilling and disrupting domestic political organizations.
- 1957Created the Civil Rights Division to enforce federal civil rights laws
- 1968Established the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to provide federal funding for state and local law enforcement
- 1970Enacted the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act to combat organized crime
- 1971The DOJ attempted to prevent the publication of the Pentagon Papers, infringing on press freedom.
- 1973The DOJ was implicated in the Watergate scandal, with several officials involved in the cover-up.
- 1984Passed the Victims of Crime Act to provide support and resources for crime victims
- 1990Implemented the Americans with Disabilities Act to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities
- 1993The DOJ's handling of the Waco siege resulted in the deaths of 76 Branch Davidians, including children.
- 1994Passed the Violence Against Women Act to improve criminal justice responses to domestic violence and sexual assault
- 2001Created the Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties to protect individual rights in the post-9/11 era
- 2002The DOJ issued memos justifying the use of enhanced interrogation techniques, later criticized as torture.
- 2009Expanded hate crime protections with the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
- 2013The DOJ was revealed to have secretly obtained phone records of Associated Press journalists, compromising press freedom.
Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.
United States Department of Justice Latest news
Harris Slams Project 2025 as Trump Campaign Distances Itself
September 11 2024, 02:37 AM • 153 viewsTrump's Hush Money Sentencing Delayed Until After 2024 Election
September 6 2024, 07:08 PM • 343 viewsUS Unveils Russian Election Meddling Schemes Ahead of 2024 Vote
September 6 2024, 02:23 PM • 252 viewsFormer Autonomy Executive Dies in Tragic Running Accident
September 5 2024, 01:40 PM • 812 viewsUS Charges RT Employees in Alleged $10M Election Influence Scheme
September 4 2024, 08:37 PM • 347 viewsPopular
UK Tech Firms Face Jail Time for Failing to Combat Revenge Porn
• 1064 viewsRemembering David Knowles: Battle Lines Creator's Legacy in Podcasting
• 598 viewsLabour Rejects Council Tax-Based Winter Fuel Payment System for Pensioners
• 1083 viewsRussia Expels Six British Diplomats, Alleging Espionage Activities
• 1035 viewsChina to Raise Retirement Age Amid Demographic and Economic Challenges
• 367 viewsUS Charges Six Hamas Leaders for October 7 Attack on Israel
September 4 2024, 12:23 AM • 1946 viewsUS Seizes Maduro's $13M Jet: Sanctions Violation Sparks Diplomatic Tension
September 2 2024, 06:38 PM • 192 viewsTrump Faces Revised Federal Indictment in 2020 Election Case
August 27 2024, 10:20 PM • 33 viewsHarris Slams Project 2025 as Trump Campaign Distances Itself
Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes conservative policy document Project 2025, calling it an "assault on democracy. " Trump's campaign disavows the 922-page blueprint for potential administration.
Trump's Hush Money Sentencing Delayed Until After 2024 Election
A New York judge has postponed former President Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money case until after the November 2024 election, citing complexities and logistical challenges.
US Unveils Russian Election Meddling Schemes Ahead of 2024 Vote
US government exposes Russian disinformation campaigns targeting upcoming elections. Moscow's covert operations aim to sway US voters and undermine support for Ukraine, employing sophisticated digital tactics.
Former Autonomy Executive Dies in Tragic Running Accident
Stephen Chamberlain, ex-Autonomy VP and Mike Lynch's co-defendant, fatally struck by car while running in Cambridgeshire. Inquest reveals "traumatic head injury" as cause of death; police investigation ongoing.
US Charges RT Employees in Alleged $10M Election Influence Scheme
Two Russian nationals face indictment for allegedly running a covert propaganda operation through US social media. The scheme aimed to sway the upcoming presidential election.
US Charges Six Hamas Leaders for October 7 Attack on Israel
The US Justice Department has filed terrorism charges against six senior Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, for their alleged roles in the October 7 attack on Israel. The charges carry severe penalties, including potential death sentences.
US Seizes Maduro's $13M Jet: Sanctions Violation Sparks Diplomatic Tension
US authorities have seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's $13 million jet, citing sanctions violations. The move escalates tensions between the two nations amidst ongoing political turmoil in Venezuela.
Trump Faces Revised Federal Indictment in 2020 Election Case
Special counsel Jack Smith files updated charges against Donald Trump, removing allegations deemed immune by Supreme Court. Trump denounces the move as "desperate" ahead of 2024 election.