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American Police Shockingly Abusive, Research

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 19, 2015 09:50 AM EDT

Department of Justice Reports from almost all over the US expose most police departments in the US to be just like the Ferguson forces---discriminating against minorities and violating the civil rights of citizens.

Eric Holder Issues Guidelines to Limit Abuse of Civil Asset Forfeiture

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 16, 2015 06:27 PM EST

Eric Holder and the Department of Justice have issued new guidelines to federal law enforcement agencies that will stop them from using assets seized by local and state governments through civil asset forfeiture.

Department of Justice, FBI Seek Charges Against Former Gen. David H. Petraeus

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 10, 2015 12:17 PM EST

The Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have recommended bringing felony charges against David H. Petraeus, previously the head of the United States Central Command and Central Intelligence Agency.

Transgenders are covered by Civil Rights Act, says Eric Holder

By R. Siva Kumar - Dec 20, 2014 01:34 AM EST

Justice Department Head, Attorney General Eric Holder says that the Civil Rights prohibition of sex discrimination includes transgenders.

Justice Department Rules Cleveland Police Guilty of Systemic Abuses, Excessive Force

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 04, 2014 06:43 PM EST

The Justice Department has discovered that the Cleveland Police Department routinely used unreasonable or excessive force, necessitating the creation of an independent monitor to enact reforms throughout the department.

Michael Brown Shooting: Attorney General Eric Holder arrives in Ferguson, MO

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 20, 2014 06:33 PM EDT

Attorney General Eric Holder arrived in Ferguson, Missouri in an effort to defuse some of the tension that has bubbled up nightly since the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown.

FBI, Justice Department to join investigation into shooting death of Michael Brown

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 11, 2014 06:23 PM EDT

After a grieving community erupted in flames and broken glass over the killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown by the local police department, the governor of Missouri has requested the assistance of the Justice Department.

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