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Ex-Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe Sues Over What He Calls Wrongful Firing

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is suing the Trump administration over what he claims was his wrongful termination and the defamation he endured at the time of his firing. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Ex-Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe Sues Over What He Calls Wrongful Firing

The former No. 2 leader of the FBI argues that his dismissal last year was groundless and that he was defamed by people in the Trump administration. He may still face criminal charges.

Trump's Impact On Federal Courts: Judicial Nominees By The Numbers

The Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, which hears cases from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, stands in Lower Manhattan, N.Y., on Jan. 18. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump's Impact On Federal Courts: Judicial Nominees By The Numbers

Conservatives are delighted by a promise kept to nominate a wave of young judges. Liberals fear effects for decades — and peril for abortion rights. The judges are also largely white and male.

Trump's Impact On Federal Courts: Judicial Nominees By The Numbers

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DOJ Could Resume Executions In The Federal Prison System As Early As December

Attorney General William Barr is directing the Bureau of Prisons to resume capital punishment in the federal prison system.

DOJ Could Resume Executions In The Federal Prison System As Early As December

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Justice Department To Resume Federal Executions In December

Attorney General William Barr effectively clears the way to resume capital punishment in the federal prison system.
The Justice Department says it wants to resume executions as early as December.

Justice Department To Resume Federal Executions In December

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Lawmakers Question Mueller Over His Report On Russian Election Interference In 2016

Robert Mueller warned in his opening statement that he would not go beyond his report on the Russian interference in the 2016 election. But lawmakers tried to get him to underline their points.

Lawmakers Question Mueller Over His Report On Russian Election Interference In 2016

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What To Expect From Robert Mueller's Congressional Testimony

Robert Mueller says his report on Russian election interference is his testimony. But lawmakers from both political parties are strategizing how to score their own points at Wednesday's hearing.

What To Expect From Robert Mueller's Congressional Testimony

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Thousands Freed From Prison Custody As DOJ Implements Sentencing Reform Law

From left, Hugh Hurwitz, acting director of the Bureau of Prisons; Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen; and David Muhlhausen, director of the National Institute of Justice, appear at a press conference at the Department of Justice on Friday. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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Thousands Freed From Prison Custody As DOJ Implements Sentencing Reform Law

More than 3,100 are moving out of the Bureau of Prisons system on Friday and the Justice Department is making other changes to comply with a law passed by Congress last year.

Thousands Freed From Prison Custody As DOJ Implements Sentencing Reform Law

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DOJ Says Local Governments Need To Prepare For Ransomware Attacks

The Department of Justice says ransomware attacks on small and mid-sized local governments by criminal groups are becoming more sophisticated. The agency is warning municipalities to be ready.

DOJ Says Local Governments Need To Prepare For Ransomware Attacks

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Opioids, El Chapo, Ransomware And Mueller: 1 Year Atop DOJ's Criminal Division

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Opioids, El Chapo, Ransomware And Mueller: 1 Year Atop DOJ's Criminal Division

Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski kept clear of the special counsel investigation and stepped up enforcement to fight the addiction epidemic — and says more of that is coming.

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Financier Taken Into Federal Custody On Allegations Of Sex Trafficking

Hedge Fund Manager Jeffrey Epstein is due in a New York courtroom Monday after being arrested over the weekend. A source tells NPR that Epstein is facing allegations of sex trafficking.

Financier Taken Into Federal Custody On Allegations Of Sex Trafficking

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Washington, D.C., Prosecutors Launch Restorative Justice Program For Juveniles

Prosecutors in D.C. are trying a new approach for juveniles on the wrong side of the law. They've launched a program that puts young people in touch with their victims to come up with a way forward.

Washington, D.C., Prosecutors Launch Restorative Justice Program For Juveniles

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D.C. Prosecutors, Once Dubious, Are Becoming Believers In Restorative Justice

If the restorative justice program works, the victim and the offender discuss what happened and agree on a way to move ahead so that criminal charges are dismissed. Anke Gladnick for NPR hide caption

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D.C. Prosecutors, Once Dubious, Are Becoming Believers In Restorative Justice

The District of Columbia is leading the way on a new program in which young offenders get a second chance. It's difficult, but authorities say it's worth it.

D.C. Prosecutors, Once Dubious, Are Becoming Believers In Restorative Justice

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'Wake-Up Call' About A Broken System: New Study Shows Failings Of Probation, Parole

Recording artist Meek Mill is seen on April 2 at a Philadelphia gathering to push for changes to Pennsylvania's probation system. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

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'Wake-Up Call' About A Broken System: New Study Shows Failings Of Probation, Parole

The nationwide analysis has concluded that probation and parole violations amount to nearly half of admissions to state prisons. The majority of those violations were minor infractions.

'Wake-Up Call' About A Broken System: New Study Shows Failings Of Probation, Parole

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Congress Clashes With Justice Department Over Its Decisions Not To Defend Laws

The Justice Department under Attorney General William Barr has declined to defend in court the Affordable Care Act or a congressional ban on female genital mutilation. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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Congress Clashes With Justice Department Over Its Decisions Not To Defend Laws

Congress is at odds with DOJ over enforcement of a ban on female genital mutilation. Prosecutors say they can't appeal a judge's decision because the law needs work; the House wants its will upheld.