/tags/u-s-justice-department U.S. Justice Department en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:41:57 GMT /news/2025-06-25/department-justice-ends-federal-probe-epic-city-mosque The justice department first launched the investigation into the development in May. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:41:57 GMT /news/2025-06-25/department-justice-ends-federal-probe-epic-city-mosque Penelope Rivera /education/2025-06-04/department-justice-sues-texas-tuition-immigrant-students-legal-status Shortly after the U.S. Department of Justice sued to block Texas from giving in-state tuition to immigrant students without legal status, state Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the two parties had filed a joint motion asking a court to permanently end the policy. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:41:21 GMT /education/2025-06-04/department-justice-sues-texas-tuition-immigrant-students-legal-status Bill Zeeble /news/2025-05-23/proposed-muslim-development-in-texas-brings-inquiries-by-doj-and-state-officials The project, known as EPIC City, has yet to break ground, but members of this Muslim community feel stereotyped. Fri, 23 May 2025 10:09:46 GMT /news/2025-05-23/proposed-muslim-development-in-texas-brings-inquiries-by-doj-and-state-officials Caroline Love /transportation/2025-05-20/feds-drop-lawsuit-against-southwest-airlines-over-delayed-flights The federal government has dropped its lawsuit against Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, closing a case that accused the carrier of misleading passengers with chronically delayed flights. Tue, 20 May 2025 16:42:53 GMT /transportation/2025-05-20/feds-drop-lawsuit-against-southwest-airlines-over-delayed-flights Katherine Hobbs /news/2025-05-08/texas-senate-bill-would-allow-youths-as-young-as-15-sent-to-adult-texas-prisons-texas-juvenile-justice-department-texas-appleseed-tdcj A Texas Senate bill under consideration would lower the current age from 16 for juveniles already in the system and commit a second felony. Thu, 08 May 2025 09:58:00 GMT /news/2025-05-08/texas-senate-bill-would-allow-youths-as-young-as-15-sent-to-adult-texas-prisons-texas-juvenile-justice-department-texas-appleseed-tdcj Marina Trahan Martinez /business-economy/2025-04-10/southwest-airlines-lanzate-take-off-travel-award-doj The U.S. Department of Justice said it supports a lawsuit accusing Southwest Airlines of discrimination from a program offering free flights to low-income Hispanic students. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:00:02 GMT /business-economy/2025-04-10/southwest-airlines-lanzate-take-off-travel-award-doj Penelope Rivera /news/2025-02-24/court-ruling-lets-white-house-ban-on-the-associated-press-continue-for-now The Trump administration may continue — for now — to keep the AP from covering key events. A federal judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order on Monday. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:21:19 GMT /news/2025-02-24/court-ruling-lets-white-house-ban-on-the-associated-press-continue-for-now David Folkenflik /news/2025-01-08/realpage-lawsuit-justice-department-dallas-landlord-antitrust The U.S. Department of Justice filed an amended complaint Tuesday alleging six of the nation’s largest landlords — including Dallas-based Willow Bridge Property Co. — participated in an illegal scheme allowing landlords to increase rental prices and decrease competition. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:29:06 GMT /news/2025-01-08/realpage-lawsuit-justice-department-dallas-landlord-antitrust Penelope Rivera /criminal-justice/2024-12-19/leigha-simonton-donald-trump-inauguration-north-texas-united-states-attorney-doj Leigha Simonton, the attorney who leads civil cases and prosecutions for federal crimes in North Texas, did not give a reason for her departure in Thursday's press release. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:48:23 GMT /criminal-justice/2024-12-19/leigha-simonton-donald-trump-inauguration-north-texas-united-states-attorney-doj Toluwani Osibamowo /education/2024-12-19/bonham-isd-discrimination-racism-students-former-staff The civil rights complaint claims the district failed to address racist comments and abuse from other students. The complaint also says teachers and staff create a racially hostile environment. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-12-19/bonham-isd-discrimination-racism-students-former-staff Penelope Rivera