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Kentucky man charged with federal narcotics and firearms offenses

A Hickman, Kentucky man has been charged with federal narcotics and firearms offenses following a criminal complaint and arrest warrant issued this week.


ACLU responds to President Trump's DOJ speech

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) responded to President Trump's recent speech at the U.S. Department of Justice with a statement from its Executive Director, Anthony D. Romero.


Edmond man receives prison sentence for unlicensed transport of machinegun conversion devices

Emanuel Lopez, a 21-year-old resident of Edmond, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for transporting machineguns without a license.



Port St. Lucie man sentenced for illegal firearm sales

A federal firearms licensee from Port St. Lucie, Florida, has been sentenced to prison for selling firearms without proper documentation.


Broward man receives over 11 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

United States District Judge Raag Singhal has sentenced David Lee Pitts, a 38-year-old career offender, to 135 months in federal prison.


Trump revokes additional Biden-era executive orders and memoranda

President Donald J. Trump has issued a new executive order rescinding several orders and memoranda from the previous administration, which he deemed necessary to advance U.S. policy.


Lackawanna man pleads guilty to distributing child pornography

Maxwell H. Gawley, a 34-year-old resident of Lackawanna, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges of distributing child pornography.


Former Antioch officer convicted for civil rights violations

A federal jury in Oakland has convicted former Antioch police officer Morteza Amiri of deprivation of rights under color of law and falsification of records.


Trump rescinds additional Biden executive actions in new order

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at reversing a series of executive actions from the previous administration.


President orders reduction in federal bureaucracy

The President of the United States has issued an order aimed at reducing elements of the federal bureaucracy deemed unnecessary.


Cheektowaga man faces charges of attempted sex trafficking and drug possession

A Cheektowaga man, Darryl Lamont Paul, also known as Darryl Lamont, has been arrested and charged with attempted sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion, as well as possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


Trump suspends security clearances for Paul Weiss amid national interest concerns

President Donald J. Trump has taken steps to address potential risks associated with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP by signing an Executive Order.


Hampton man receives federal prison sentence for drug distribution conspiracy

John Maurice Anderson, a 40-year-old resident of Hampton, South Carolina, has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison.


U.S. Attorney's Office charges over 230 for immigration crimes in Arizona

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona has charged 232 individuals with immigration-related offenses during enforcement operations from March 8 to March 14, 2025.


Trump signs order to cut federal bureaucracy

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at reducing the size of the federal bureaucracy.


CDT reviews AISI's updated guidance on foundation model misuse

The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has submitted its comments on the U.S. AI Safety Institute's (AISI) updated draft guidance aimed at managing the risks associated with foundation model misuse.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry into US

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the indictment of Marco Gomez-Arguello, a 36-year-old native of Mexico, for illegal reentry into the United States following deportation.


International collaboration on icebreakers advances after Helsinki meeting

Representatives from the United States, Canada, and Finland convened in Helsinki on March 4-5 to discuss the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact).


CBP announces tariff updates following executive orders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the implementation of five Presidential Executive Orders affecting tariffs on imports from China, Hong Kong, Canada, and Mexico.