Judge blocks Justice Department from using evidence belonging to friend of Comey

A federal judge has approved the Justice Department's request to release sealed files from Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case, including materials related to the prosecution of his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. This decision follows the enactment of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which aims to enhance public access to court documents in such cases.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration to compel the release of a Justice Department opinion that legitimizes military actions against vessels allegedly transporting drugs to the United States. This legal action highlights concerns over the transparency and legality of such military operations.

A federal judge has approved the Justice Department's request to release previously sealed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, as part of the case against Ghislaine Maxwell, his accomplice in sex trafficking. This decision marks a significant step towards transparency in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding Epstein's criminal activities.

A federal judge in New York has ordered the release of grand jury records related to Ghislaine Maxwell's investigation, following a request from the Justice Department. This decision is part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency in high-profile legal cases.

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has summoned a key Justice Department lawyer to testify regarding the government's deportation flights to El Salvador in March, which he believes violated a court order to ground the planes. This inquiry is part of a broader contempt investigation into the Trump administration's actions concerning these deportations.

A federal judge is investigating whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should face contempt charges for her role in approving flights that deported Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, despite a court order to halt such actions. The judge has expressed a desire to hear from a whistleblower and a senior Justice Department official as part of this inquiry.

Alina Habba has resigned from her position as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey following a federal appeals court ruling that deemed her appointment unlawful. This decision is part of a broader trend where the Justice Department has faced challenges regarding the legality of U.S. attorney appointments in various states, including Nevada, California, and Virginia.