John Carlin, who occupies one of the most powerful and under-the-radar posts in the department, has dealt with major matters including the Jan. 6 investigation.
Author: Katie Benner
Merrick Garland Finds His Footing as Attorney General
For all of the attention on the Justice Department’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack, Mr. Garland has focused on the everyday work of being the attorney general.
Justice Dept. Moves to Curb Police Abuses in D.C. and Massachusetts
The changes come as the Biden administration has struggled to make meaningful progress on a vow to crack down on police abuses.
Justice Dept. to Expand Training Offered to Local Law Enforcement
The announcement comes as the administration has sought to fulfill a key part of President Biden’s legislative agenda.
Justice Dept. to End Trump-Era Initiative to Deter Chinese Threats
The agency will instead introduce a broader strategy meant to address threats from hostile nations.
Justice Dept. Announces Raft of Changes Meant to Deter Cyberthreats
The moves came a week after the department made its largest financial seizure ever, confiscating over $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin stolen in a 2016 hacking.
Justice Dept. Seizes $3.6 Billion in Bitcoin and Arrests Married Couple
The couple were accused of conspiring to launder Bitcoin that had been stolen in 2016 from Hong Kong-based Bitfinex, one of the world’s largest virtual currency exchanges.
Fatal Gang Fight Spurs Nationwide Lockdown of Federal Prison System
The Bureau of Prisons’ unusual step indicated that it was concerned that the violence could have a ripple effect on other facilities.
Justice Dept. Is Reviewing Role of Fake Trump Electors, Top Official Says
Lisa O. Monaco, the deputy attorney general, told CNN that she could not “say anything more on ongoing investigations.”
New Rule Makes Thousands of Federal Inmates Eligible for Release
The Justice Department issued guidelines that allow more prisoners to participate in a program to earn shorter terms under the 2018 bipartisan criminal justice law.