Justice Department insists full grand jury reviewed Comey indictment

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California for allowing undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition at public universities, claiming the policy is detrimental to U.S. citizens. This lawsuit, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, is the third legal action taken by the Trump administration against the state this week, also contesting the extension of scholarships and subsidized loans to undocumented students.

The FBI accessed a private Signal group chat of immigration rights activists in New York City, who were organizing 'courtwatch' efforts to monitor public hearings at federal immigration courts. Documents reveal that the agency spied on conversations among volunteers coordinating these activities, raising concerns about government surveillance of immigrant advocacy groups.

The Justice Department is currently examining the handling of a mortgage fraud investigation involving Senator Adam Schiff. This scrutiny comes amid broader concerns regarding the procedures and decisions made during the investigation.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) has avoided an expulsion vote following her indictment by the Justice Department on charges of misappropriating $5 million in federal disaster funds. The funds were allegedly used to benefit her family and support her congressional campaign. Cherfilus-McCormick has denied the allegations.

A California mother had a felony charge dismissed as the FBI continues searching for her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, who was last seen near the Utah-Colorado border.

A federal judge has ordered the release of 16 migrants who were detained by immigration officials during an FBI-led raid at a rural Idaho racetrack last month, citing violations of due process. This ruling underscores the importance of legal protections for individuals in immigration proceedings.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reversed its earlier statement, confirming that the full grand jury reviewed the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. This change follows comments from acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, who indicated that not all grand jury members had seen the final version of the indictment.

A federal grand jury is investigating the Justice Department's handling of a mortgage fraud investigation involving Senator Adam Schiff, a prominent critic of former President Trump. Schiff, who was the lead impeachment manager during Trump's first impeachment trial in 2020, is under scrutiny as the inquiry raises questions about the investigation's procedures and decisions.