Department of Justice

Donald Trump nominates former assistant AG Christopher Wray as new FBI Director

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday selected former assistant attorney general Christopher Wray as the new FBI Director.

Jun 07, 2017, 23:22 PM IST

US begins process to revoke citizenship of Pakistani-American

In a rare move, the US has initiated the process to revoke the citizenship of a Pakistani-American who was involved in militancy in Kashmir and is serving a 20-year prison term on terrorism charges.

Mar 21, 2017, 13:14 PM IST

US Justice Department seeks more time on Donald Trump wiretap evidence

The Department of Justice said on Monday it had requested more time to respond to a request from lawmakers on the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee for evidence about President Donald Trump`s allegation that then-President Barack Obama wiretapped him.

Mar 14, 2017, 08:56 AM IST

Sessions to respond in writing to questions over Russia contacts: US Department of Justice

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions will reply in writing to Senate Democrats` questions about his meetings with Russia`s ambassador last year.

Mar 04, 2017, 09:03 AM IST

Donald Trump's immigration ban in limbo after appeals court ruling

The Trump administration`s immigration order barring citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries and temporarily blocking refugees was in legal limbo on Sunday after an appeals court denied the Department of Justice`s request to restore the ban. 

Feb 05, 2017, 23:43 PM IST

White House declines to support encryption legislation: Sources

Although the White House has reviewed the text and offered feedback, it is expected to provide minimal public input, if any, the sources said.
 

Apr 07, 2016, 04:45 AM IST

10 Indian Americans among 21 arrested in visa fraud case

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Apr 06, 2016, 02:04 AM IST

FBI hacks into attacker iPhone, drops case against Apple

The FBI has unlocked the iPhone used by a Pakistani-origin gunman in the San Bernardino attack and accessed the data on the device without Apple's help, the US government said today, ending a legal battle with the tech- giant that saw authorities pitted against the Silicon Valley.

Mar 29, 2016, 12:48 PM IST

Apple says US founders would be ''appalled'' by DOJ iPhone request

The U.S. founding fathers "would be appalled" by a Department of Justice request to unlock an encrypted iPhone, Apple Inc said on Tuesday in its final brief before a court showdown next week.

Mar 16, 2016, 13:56 PM IST

US busts hacking/insider trading ring

An international team of computer hackers and stock traders was charged with pocketing more than $100 million in illicit profits based on stolen market-moving financial information, US officials announced Tuesday.

Aug 12, 2015, 03:03 AM IST