Nirvana's former bassist is working to enhance U.S. democracy. Here's his plan to ensure fair representation voting
Krist Novoselic Thursday, Jun 27, 2013 3:31 PM UTC
Politics nirvana, Voting Rights
U.S. Attorney Mike Cotter is on a quest to lock up pot growers -- despite his state's medical marijuana law
Eric Stern Friday, Jun 21, 2013 9:00 PM UTC
Politics Medical Marijuana, marijuana
The publisher's attorney says a sealed indictment is possible, as the government war on leaks drives on
Natasha Lennard Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 3:42 PM UTC
Media Julian Assange, WikiLeaks
Revelations and reactions over spying scandals have descended all too quickly into ordinary political jousting
Natasha Lennard Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 4:06 PM UTC
Media Eric Holder
He’s been strong on voting rights, Obama trusts him -- and the DOJ’s media probes reflect administration policy
Joan Walsh Monday, May 27, 2013 5:30 PM UTC
News Eric Holder, justice department
The house speaker rips the IRS as Attorney General Eric Holder prepares to testify
Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:08 PM UTC
Business Associated Press, IRS
"Clearly someone violated the law,” the House speaker said
Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:24 PM UTC
Politics John Boehner, Tea Party
Attorney General Eric Holder has ordered a criminal probe into the agency's targeting of Tea Party groups
Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:57 AM UTC
Business Associated Press
Media rightfully outraged by spying on AP – but what about government surveillance on non-journalists?
Natasha Lennard Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:50 PM UTC
Media AP, Associated Press
The DOJ proposal, prompted by the FBI, would fine firms that don't comply with government wiretaps
Natasha Lennard Wednesday, May 8, 2013 12:44 PM UTC
Technology wiretaps, FBI, Barack Obama, doj
A lawful San Jose, Calif., dispensary has been ordered to vacate in latest federal crackdown to challenge state law
Natasha Lennard Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 9:45 PM UTC
News Medical Marijuana, War on Drugs
A DOJ task force’s proposal would penalize companies like Google or Facebook and pique privacy concerns
Natasha Lennard Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 6:12 PM UTC
Technology wiretap, Internet
Law enforcement invoked the public safety exception when arresting Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Jillian Rayfield Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 2:18 PM UTC
Politics Miranda Rights
The university president announced documents related to the technologist's prosecution will be made public
Associated Press Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 2:09 PM UTC
Technology Aaron Swartz, MIT, Hacking, jstor
The existing law, written before the Internet was popularized, permits warrantless spying
Associated Press Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 8:00 PM UTC
Technology Police, Spying
Perez has headed the Justice Department's Civil Rights division since 2009
Sam Hananel, Associated Press Monday, Mar 18, 2013 11:47 AM UTC
News Associated Press, Thomas Perez
The late activist's lawyers have released complaint made to DoJ that prosecutors withheld evidence, overreached
Natasha Lennard Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 7:26 PM UTC
Technology Aaron Swartz, stephen heymann
Jay-Z, Mel Gibson and FBI Director Robert Mueller were just a few of the victims
ANTHONY McCARTNEY and Tami Abdollah, Associated Press Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 12:31 PM UTC
Business Associated Press, Jay-Z
The A.G. said today that Congress can't prohibit killings on U.S. soil. He should re-read that statute
Marcy Wheeler Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013 6:00 PM UTC
Politics Eric Holder, justice department
The DoJ papers will be available to the select Senate committee only to pave way for Brennan's confirmation
Natasha Lennard Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 6:35 PM UTC
Technology CIA