End Of 'Wet Foot, Dry Foot' Means Cubans Can Join Ranks Of Undocumented
Unlike other migrants who arrive on American soil without visas, Cubans once had a unique place in U.S. immigration policy. Not anymore.
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DOJ Releases Chicago Police Department Report, Updates On Philadelphia
Department Of Justice officials released a report this week about the Chicago police department. There have also been further developments in Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Senate Panel Plans To Investigate Russian Activities During U.S. Elections
A week after the intelligence community reported that Russia meddled in the presidential campaign, senators on the intelligence committee say they will launch their own bipartisan inquiry.
Shots In The Back, Children Tasered: DOJ Details Excessive Force By Chicago Police
An investigation by the Justice Department found that Chicago police are poorly trained in use of force, can easily collude to conceal acts of brutality and are rarely punished for violations.
Takata To Pay $1 Billion In Settlement Over Airbag Scandal
Takata pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $1 billion in a settlement with the Justice Department over its airbags that were prone to rupture. Three Takaya executives have been charged with conspiracy.
DOJ Report On Chicago Police Finds 'Pattern Of Excessive Force'
After a year-long investigation, the U.S. Justice Department reported on Friday that the Chicago police department uses excessive force and its officers are poorly trained.
Takata To Pay $1 Billion Over Air Bag Fraud; 3 Executives Criminally Charged
The settlement with the Justice Department is tied to a deadly defect in air bags that has been linked to at least 16 deaths. The associated recall is the largest in U.S. auto safety history.
How A Grieving Father Created The Model For Anti-Terror Lawsuits
After Steve Flatow's daughter was killed in a terrorist attack, he wanted justice. He embarked on a legal quest to get the right to sue a country: Iran.
DOJ: 'Severely Deficient Training' Has Led To Pattern Of Abuse By Chicago Police
The investigation found widespread evidence of unconstitutional use of force. It was launched more than a year ago after a black teenager was shot and killed by a white Chicago police officer.
Obama Administration Ends Refugee Policy That Favored Cubans
The so-called wet-foot, dry-foot policy let Cuban migrants stay if they arrived on U.S. shores but not if they were intercepted at sea. Now they face the same rules as people from other countries.