Federal Jury Convicts Ex-Kokomo Officer in On-Duty Sexual AssaultJune 6, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Indianapolis convicted former Kokomo Police officer Sinmi Asomuyide of on-duty sexual assault of a 14-year-old and obstruction, with a life sentence possible.
Federal Lawsuit Targets Prince George’s County’s 25-Year Pit Bull BanMay 30, 2026Dossiers, Pit Bull Litigation
California Woman Sues Brentwood Police Over K-9 Attack That Tore Her ScalpMay 30, 2026Dossiers, Pit Bull Litigation
ACLU Files Class Action Challenging Warrantless Immigration Arrests in North CarolinaMay 29, 2026Law and PolicyThe ACLU and allied groups filed a class action on May 22, 2026, challenging warrantless immigration arrests by DHS, ICE, and CBP across North Carolina.
DOJ Files Second Title VI Lawsuit Against UCLA Over Jewish Student DiscriminationMay 29, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued UCLA under Title VI, alleging the university allowed a hostile educational environment for Jewish students during the April 2024 campus encampment.
DOJ Files Title VI Lawsuit Against University of California Over UCLA AntisemitismMay 28, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued the University of California on May 26, 2026, alleging Title VI violations over UCLA's response to antisemitic conduct during 2024 campus protests.
Federal Hate Crime Indictment Targets California Man in Los Angeles Synagogue AttackMay 24, 2026Law and PolicyA California man faces federal hate crime charges for allegedly punching a Jewish man near a Los Angeles synagogue during a pro-Palestinian protest in 2026.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Newark Man for Threats Against Jewish NonprofitMay 24, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted Newark man Cameron Patterson for emailing threats against a Jewish nonprofit in October 2024, with DOJ's Civil Rights Division leading the case.
20 Women Sue San Francisco Sheriff Over Jail Strip SearchesMay 24, 2026Law and PolicyTwenty women filed a federal civil rights class action against the San Francisco Sheriff's Office alleging unlawful strip searches before male deputies at a city jail in 2025.
New Jersey Man Indicted for Antisemitic Threats Against Jewish NonprofitMay 23, 2026Law and PolicyA Newark man faces up to five years in federal prison after a May 2026 indictment alleging he sent antisemitic threats to a Jewish nonprofit via email.