/tags/jeff-sessions Jeff Sessions en-US Copyright Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:00:21 GMT /news/2021-01-15/justice-department-knew-2018-border-policy-would-separate-children-from-families Inspector General Michael Horowitz released a review Thursday confirming Trump administration officials knew its policy would separate children from their families at the Southwest border. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:00:21 GMT /news/2021-01-15/justice-department-knew-2018-border-policy-would-separate-children-from-families Dustin Jones /2018-11-07/jeff-sessions-forced-out-as-attorney-general-after-constant-criticism-from-trump Sessions was an early Trump supporter, but he quickly lost the president's favor after recusing himself from the Russia investigation. Democrats immediately expressed concern about the probe's fate. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 19:45:00 GMT /2018-11-07/jeff-sessions-forced-out-as-attorney-general-after-constant-criticism-from-trump Carrie Johnson /2018-08-23/sessions-rebukes-trump-vows-justice-department-wont-be-swayed-by-politics The attorney general fired back at criticism by the president on Thursday with a guarantee that so long as he runs the Department of Justice, its professionals will operate by the book. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:35:00 GMT /2018-08-23/sessions-rebukes-trump-vows-justice-department-wont-be-swayed-by-politics Carrie Johnson, Philip Ewing /2018-06-11/attorney-general-denies-asylum-to-victims-of-domestic-abuse-gang-violence Jeff Sessions has broad powers over the nation's immigration courts and has long said that asylum-seekers are "gaming" the U.S. system. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:49:00 GMT /2018-06-11/attorney-general-denies-asylum-to-victims-of-domestic-abuse-gang-violence Joel Rose /2018-05-30/trump-i-wish-i-did-pick-a-different-attorney-general-than-sessions The president renewed his months-long feud with his own attorney general following reports that he had asked Jeff Sessions to un-recuse himself in the Russia case. Wed, 30 May 2018 13:41:08 GMT /2018-05-30/trump-i-wish-i-did-pick-a-different-attorney-general-than-sessions Philip Ewing /2018-05-07/sessions-says-zero-tolerance-for-illegal-border-crossers-vows-to-divide-families The administration says there has been a surge of illegal border crossings, especially by families. Immigrant advocates say the people are seeking asylum under international law. Tue, 08 May 2018 00:17:56 GMT /2018-05-07/sessions-says-zero-tolerance-for-illegal-border-crossers-vows-to-divide-families Richard Gonzales /2018-03-29/sessions-pushes-to-speed-up-immigration-courts-deportations Attorney General Jeff Sessions is moving to reshape the immigration courts by clearing a massive backlog of cases. Critics say he's considering unprecedented changes in order to speed up deportations. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:01:00 GMT /2018-03-29/sessions-pushes-to-speed-up-immigration-courts-deportations Joel Rose /2018-03-16/justice-department-fires-embattled-fbi-deputy-director-just-short-of-retirement Andrew McCabe was set to retire Sunday. On Twitter, the president hailed the move as "a great day for the hard working men and women of the FBI - A great day for Democracy." Sat, 17 Mar 2018 02:09:00 GMT /2018-03-16/justice-department-fires-embattled-fbi-deputy-director-just-short-of-retirement Philip Ewing, Carrie Johnson /2018-02-09/in-his-first-year-as-attorney-general-sessions-transforms-justice-in-key-ways In one year, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has managed to transform the Justice Department in the areas of civil rights, immigration and drug policy. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:52:00 GMT /2018-02-09/in-his-first-year-as-attorney-general-sessions-transforms-justice-in-key-ways Carrie Johnson /2018-01-23/sessions-interviewed-by-special-counsel-robert-mueller-as-part-of-russia-inquiry The attorney general might be the first member of the Cabinet to talk with investigators in the special counsel's office as they investigate potential criminal conduct. Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:41:58 GMT /2018-01-23/sessions-interviewed-by-special-counsel-robert-mueller-as-part-of-russia-inquiry Ryan Lucas, Carrie Johnson