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Motive at Center as Abrego García Case Heads to Crucial Hearing
legal3 hours ago

Motive at Center as Abrego García Case Heads to Crucial Hearing

The DOJ faces a high-stakes court hearing to justify charging Kilmar Abrego García in a long-running human-smuggling case, arguing the indictment wasn’t punishment for his successful deportation challenge. The defense asserts vindictive prosecution, pointing to remarks by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and a prior ruling by Judge Waverly Crenshaw about a realistic likelihood of retaliation. Prosecutors plan to call Homeland Security Investigations agents and former Nashville U.S. Attorney Robert McGuire to show legitimate prosecutorial motives; Abrego’s team seeks dismissal. The outcome could determine whether the case collapses or proceeds to trial.

via The Washington Post|
#justice-department#kilmar-abrego-garcia#legal
DOJ Fires Virginia Interim U.S. Attorney Hours After Appointment
politics5 days ago

DOJ Fires Virginia Interim U.S. Attorney Hours After Appointment

The Department of Justice dismissed James Hundley from his post as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia just hours after federal judges unanimously appointed him, with Deputy AG Todd Blanche announcing the firing. Hundley had succeeded Lindsey Halligan, whose appointment was ruled unlawful, and this marks another instance of a judges-appointed U.S. Attorney being removed by the DOJ.

via NBC News|
#doj#eastern-district-of-virginia#james-hundley
Judge-Selected VA U.S. Attorney Fired Hours After Appointment
politics5 days ago

Judge-Selected VA U.S. Attorney Fired Hours After Appointment

Judge M. Hannah Lauck in Virginia appointed James W. Hundley as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, replacing a Trump-era appointee, but Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche fired Hundley two hours later in a social-media post—marking the second such ouster this month and highlighting ongoing tensions between the federal judiciary and the DOJ over interim U.S. attorney appointments.

via The New York Times|
#doj#judiciary#politics
Ed Martin to Depart DOJ amid Trump-era Power Shift
politics24 days ago

Ed Martin to Depart DOJ amid Trump-era Power Shift

Ed Martin, the Trump-era head of the DOJ's Weaponization Working Group and former interim US attorney in DC, is expected to depart the Justice Department in coming weeks as Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche curtails his power; he also served as pardon attorney, but his authority never fully materialized and his next move remains unclear.

via CNN|
#doj#ed-martin#politics
politics25 days ago

Epstein file dump yields no new prosecutions, DOJ says

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the latest Epstein document release—millions of pages with emails, photographs and videos—does not contain enough evidence to prosecute additional co-conspirators, despite connections to figures like Steve Bannon and Elon Musk and unverified Trump allegations. Blanche emphasized the documents are now public for scrutiny, and noted Congress could review unredacted files under proper arrangements, while critics argue the disclosures have been delayed and overly redacted.

via Politico|
#doj#epstein#epstein-files
DOJ finalizes Epstein file release, unveiling millions of pages, videos and images
politics26 days ago

DOJ finalizes Epstein file release, unveiling millions of pages, videos and images

The DOJ completed its Epstein Files Transparency Act review by releasing the final batch of materials—more than 3 million pages, 2,000 videos and 180,000 images—from a review of over 6 million records. The release notes redaction rules (women removed from photos/videos) and cites the discovery of substantial commercial pornography on Epstein’s devices. A document shows Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 trip to Epstein’s island. The White House had no oversight of the review, and while earlier disclosures referenced Trump’s flights on Epstein’s jet, no wrongdoing is alleged. Officials say more Epstein files are coming soon, beyond the statutory deadline.

via Axios|
#doj#epstein#epstein-files-transparency-act
DOJ Defends Epstein File Release, Says No One Was Shielded
politics27 days ago

DOJ Defends Epstein File Release, Says No One Was Shielded

Deputy AG Todd Blanche defended the DOJ’s final Epstein-file release, insisting no one—including President Trump—was protected and that the review complied with the law, even though Congress’s deadline had expired; the release spans roughly 3 million pages, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos with victims’ faces redacted, and the White House had no oversight over the process.

via The Guardian|
#doj#epstein#politics
Minnesota Fallout: DOJ Playbook Targets Critics, Shields Allies
politics27 days ago

Minnesota Fallout: DOJ Playbook Targets Critics, Shields Allies

New York Times reports that the Trump-era DOJ is pursuing a harsh playbook in Minnesota: pushing prosecutors and the FBI to go after critics of immigration enforcement while Pam Bondi and her deputy Todd Blanche resist authorizing traditional civil-rights investigations into officers who killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti, as shootings trigger national backlash.

via The New York Times|
#civil-rights-investigations#justice-department#minnesota
politics1 month ago

Transparency group urges Blanche to cede Trump-era records gatekeeping role

A watchdog group, American Oversight, is urging Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche—Trump’s designated representative to the National Archives—to step aside as gatekeeper to Trump’s presidential records, citing a potential conflict from his attorney‑client relationship with the former president as large portions of first-term records approach public release under the Presidential Records Act.

via Politico|
#american-oversight#national-archives#politics
Key Figures and Developments in James Comey's Legal Case
law-and-politics5 months ago

Key Figures and Developments in James Comey's Legal Case

Todd Blanche, a DOJ official and former Trump defense attorney, publicly defended the indictment of James Comey, contrasting his previous criticism of politically motivated prosecutions against Trump, and emphasized the seriousness of the charges against Comey, despite norms against commenting publicly on ongoing cases.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#comey#indictment#justice-department
Trump Nominates Defense Lawyer Todd Blanche for DOJ Role
politics1 year ago

Trump Nominates Defense Lawyer Todd Blanche for DOJ Role

President-elect Donald Trump has selected members of his personal criminal defense team for key roles in the US Justice Department. Todd Blanche is nominated for deputy attorney general, Emil Bove for principal associate deputy attorney general, and John Sauer, who successfully argued Trump's presidential immunity case at the Supreme Court, for solicitor general. These appointments reflect Trump's reliance on his inner circle, particularly his legal team, and contrast with his choice of former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general.

via CNN|
#john-sauer#justice-department#legal-appointments
Trump Appoints Defense Lawyer Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General
politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints Defense Lawyer Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former defense attorney, as deputy attorney general, with Emil Bove as principal associate deputy attorney general. Both Blanche and Bove have represented Trump in legal cases, including his federal conviction in the New York hush money case. Trump also nominated former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Dean John Sauer as solicitor general, continuing his trend of appointing loyalists to key positions in the Justice Department.

via NPR|
#attorney-general#donald-trump#justice-department
politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints Defense Lawyers to Key DOJ Positions

Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who defended him in his New York hush money trial, to senior roles in the Justice Department. Blanche is nominated as deputy attorney general, while Bove will serve as principal associate deputy attorney general and acting deputy attorney general during Blanche's confirmation process. These appointments, along with Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general, suggest a shift towards a more loyalist Justice Department, raising concerns about its independence.

via Deadline|
#donald-trump#emil-bove#hush-money-case
Chinese Hackers Target U.S. Phones in Major Cybersecurity Breach
cybersecurity1 year ago

Chinese Hackers Target U.S. Phones in Major Cybersecurity Breach

Chinese hackers compromised the cellphone of Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's lead defense attorney, accessing text messages and audio recordings. This breach is part of a broader Chinese cyber-espionage campaign targeting U.S. political figures, including those associated with the Trump and Harris campaigns. The FBI is investigating the extent of the breach, which has raised concerns about national security and the integrity of communications among political and legal figures. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats from foreign actors.

via ABC News|
#chinese-hackers#cybersecurity#election