Rachel Maddow reviews the abuse of the Department of Justice by Bill Barr in sacrificing justice to serve the political needs of Donald Trump, and […]
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CNN lawyer describes gag order where DOJ sought reporter’s email
Since July 17, 2020, I have been bound by a gag order or a sealing order that prohibited me from discussing, or even acknowledging, that […]
Continue readingTrump’s DOJ pursued CNN reporter’s emails in secret court battle
The Trump administration battled with CNN for half a year to obtain the email records of a reporter and insisted it all take place under […]
Continue readingDOJ Should Be ‘Aggressively Involved’ When Sham Audits Violate Federal Law
Former Attorney General Eric Holder talks with Rachel Maddow about the role the Department of Justice can play in defending democracy against the latest wave […]
Continue reading‘Simply Appalling’: Former A.G. Rips Trump Admin. On Reports Of Abuse Of DOJ
Former Attorney General Eric Holder reacts to reports that Donald Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, tried to push the Department of Justice to investigate […]
Continue readingPA A.G. Draws ‘Bright Line’ On GOP Election Misinformation
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro talks with Rachel Maddow about the desire by some some pro-Trump Republican state legislators to replicate the election-undermining performance in […]
Continue readingDOJ Partially Discloses Memo On Why Trump Wasn’t Charged With Obstruction
The Department of Justice released a portion of a memo cited by former Attorney General William Barr as a reason not to pursue obstruction of […]
Continue readingDOJ Appealing Order To Release Memo On Bill Barr Not Prosecuting Trump
Neal Katyal reacts to the “disappointing” news that the Justice Department will appeal a judge’s order requiring the disclosure of a memo that Attorney General […]
Continue readingPA Attorney General: Lawyers Like Rudy Giuliani Need To Be Held Accountable
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro tells Ali Velshi that the Republican efforts to “gerrymander our courts” and advance voter suppression bills and the Republican candidates […]
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