Bill Barr carrying the water for Trump's needy 'wants' is gone.... For nearly two months, the Justice Department has quietly rolled back several Trump-era policies and shifted position in civil cases, moves that officials see as relatively noncontroversial returns to … [Read more...] about The US Justice Dept. marches to a different drummer….
Merrick Garland
Garland on the way to becoming Attorney General…
His confirmation is finally coming up for a hearing and vote.... Garland is supported for the job by federal judges of both parties... The former Federal judge getting into the Justice Dept. lead will have a wide ranging effect on several fronts in the next year... Judge … [Read more...] about Garland on the way to becoming Attorney General…
Biden Attorney General pick Garland has a hearing date…
With the change in Senate committee leadership things begin to move for the Biden Justice Department head confirmation and first day of work at the office.... The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a confirmation hearing in two weeks for President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the … [Read more...] about Biden Attorney General pick Garland has a hearing date…
Trump Justice Dept. US Attorneys will be asked to step down….
This is actually a normal transition act.... Some will kept on... And the Biden admin probably will honor the past routine of asking the Senator's of the states involved to submit names for consideration... Republicans have been dragging the confirmation on Merrick … [Read more...] about Trump Justice Dept. US Attorneys will be asked to step down….
Merrick Garland Recuses Himself From Handling Kavanaugh Ethics Complaints…
This fight is gonna continue for a while, eh? The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit announced Saturday that Chief Judge Merrick Garland recused himself from handling ethics complaints filed against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, according to Buzzfeed. Buzzfeed … [Read more...] about Merrick Garland Recuses Himself From Handling Kavanaugh Ethics Complaints…