SPLC Enters Not Guilty Plea on Federal Fraud ChargesMay 17, 2026Legal NewsThe SPLC pleaded not guilty May 8 to 11 federal counts of wire fraud and money laundering tied to a covert paid-informant program in white supremacist groups.
DOJ Sues Connecticut Over Mask Ban and ID Rules for Federal OfficersMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed a complaint May 15, 2026, challenging Connecticut laws that impose mask bans, ID rules, and use-of-force limits on federal law enforcement officers.
Grand Jury Indicts Former FBI Director Comey Over Instagram PostMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts over an Instagram post showing "86 47" on a North Carolina beach, raising First Amendment questions.
DOJ Weighs Third Federal Indictment Against Former FBI Director ComeyMay 14, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ is weighing a third federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, following two prior prosecutions in Trump's second term that raise First Amendment questions.
DOJ Sues D.C. Bar Authorities to Block Jeffrey Clark DisbarmentMay 14, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed a federal lawsuit May 13, 2026, to block D.C. bar authorities from disbarring former Trump official Jeffrey Clark over 2020 election conduct.
DOJ Charges 25-Plus Tren de Aragua Members in Nationwide OperationMay 14, 2026Law and PolicyDOJ charged 25-plus Tren de Aragua members across six federal districts, seizing 80 firearms and 18 kilograms of narcotics in the gang's largest single federal action.
Federal Grand Jury Returns Second Indictment Against Former FBI Director ComeyMay 14, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury re-indicted former FBI Director James Comey over an "86 47" social media post, raising First Amendment and selective prosecution claims.
DOJ Seeks Denaturalization of 12 Citizens Over Concealed Serious CrimesMay 12, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed civil denaturalization complaints against 12 naturalized citizens, including a former U.S. ambassador, over concealed crimes ranging from Al-Qaeda support to espionage.
DOJ Sues Colorado Over 15-Round Magazine BanMay 12, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed suit against Colorado on May 6, 2026, challenging the state's 2013 ban on firearm magazines holding more than 15 rounds as unconstitutional.
DOJ Sues Denver to Strike Down 37-Year-Old Assault Weapons BanMay 12, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued Denver on May 5, 2026, to invalidate the city's 1989 assault weapons ban, marking one of the first actions by the new Second Amendment Section.