Tag: Kelly Cohen

The legislation may have new life under a Republican-controlled Congress, and an administration vocal about upping support for law enforcement. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

GOP, Democratic lawmakers propose dueling bills on police militarization

Kelly Cohen · March 17, 2017 6:29 pm

George Conway will lead the division, which represents the federal government in the courts in legal battles.

Report: Husband of Kellyanne Conway to run the Justice Department’s civil division

Kelly Cohen · March 17, 2017 5:46 pm

Nicknamed the "9th Circus" by conservatives, many of its rulings have also been overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, file)

Judges warn lawmakers against splitting 9th Circuit

Kelly Cohen · March 16, 2017 5:22 pm

Florida Senate moves to strengthen ‘stand your ground’ law

Kelly Cohen · March 15, 2017 8:48 pm

Texas Senate sends ‘bathroom bill’ to House

Kelly Cohen · March 15, 2017 7:36 pm

"I think medical marijuana has been hyped, maybe too much," Sessions said. (AP Photo/Jim Mone,File)

Jeff Sessions: ‘Medical marijuana has been hyped’

Kelly Cohen · March 15, 2017 3:29 pm

Zachary Fardon, the former U.S. Attorney for the North District of Illinois, wrote that the most important thing the city can do is enter into a consent decree with the Justice Department. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Chicago’s former top prosecutor calls on city, DOJ to reform police

Kelly Cohen · March 14, 2017 9:38 pm

President Trump's nominee for Army secretary has responded to critics of his stances on gay and transgender rights. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

GOP blocks repeal of bathroom law in North Carolina

Kelly Cohen · March 14, 2017 8:39 pm

In this Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 photo, artwork and signatures cover a fence around the Pulse nightclub, scene of a mass shooting, in Orlando, Fla. The Department of Justice announced its Office for Victims of Crime would grant $8.5 million to the victims. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Justice Department gives Pulse nightclub shooting victims $8.5 million grant

Kelly Cohen · March 14, 2017 6:55 pm

According to a report by the Wisconsin Elections Commission, the individuals incorrectly thought they could cast ballots in the primary if they turned 18 before the November general election. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger)

Report: Dozens of 17-year-olds voted illegally in Wisconsin primary

Kelly Cohen · March 13, 2017 7:24 pm

Civil rights activist and Rep. John Lewis said Rep. Steve King "has made a deeply disturbing statement because it ignores the truth about the history of the nation." (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

John Lewis: Steve King’s comments ‘bigoted,’ ‘racist’

Kelly Cohen · March 13, 2017 6:06 pm

St. Louis County Police have said the incident in the video is "irrelevant to our investigation.—? (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Protests break out in Ferguson after unseen surveillance video of Michael Brown released

Kelly Cohen · March 13, 2017 5:41 pm