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• DOJ indictment against Christian Cerna-Camacho names wrong defendant — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a one-paragraph indictment against protester Christian Cerna-Camacho that erroneously named Brayan Ramos-Brito as the defendant instead. The error was discovered only when Cerna-Camacho appeared for arraignment and the government attorney was forced to admit the mistake in court. Cerna-Camacho's lawyers have argued the government's 30-day window to indict had passed and the case must be dismissed. This represents one of the government's most high-profile cases, as Cerna-Camacho was arrested four days after the protest when unmarked vehicles rammed his car while his toddler and infant were inside.

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• Attorney General Bondi proposes removal of DOJ Public Integrity Section oversight — Attorney General Pam Bondi introduced a proposal in 2025 that removes the DOJ's Public Integrity Section from the approval process for cases against public officials and political candidates. The change gives presidentially appointed U.S. attorneys greater authority to pursue prosecutions of lawmakers without the oversight historically exercised by the Public Integrity Section. This structural change facilitates the targeting of political opponents without institutional checks.
• Interim U.S. Attorney Martin seeks grand jury investigation of Senator Chuck Schumer — Ed Martin, Trump's first pick for interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., sought a grand jury investigation into Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for saying that Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch would "pay the price" for ruling against abortion rights. Martin's efforts were rebuffed by the DOJ's Public Integrity Section, which exercises oversight in cases against public officials. A proposal by Attorney General Pam Bondi earlier in 2025 cut the Public Integrity Section out of the approval process, giving presidentially appointed U.S. attorneys more authority to pursue lawmaker prosecutions.

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• Trump called for investigation into former Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas — At a press conference in Ochopee, Florida, Trump called for an investigation into Alejandro Mayorkas, who served as Homeland Security Secretary under President Joe Biden. The call for investigation occurred in the context of Trump's broader statements about arresting and deporting individuals.
• Trump calls for investigation into political opponents — President Trump called for an investigation into Alejandro Mayorkas, the Homeland Security Secretary, and threatened to arrest New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani if he does not cooperate with ICE. Trump made unfounded claims about Mamdani's citizenship status, asserting he is a communist and suggesting he is in the U.S. illegally.

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• Congressional debate and legislative response to unilateral military action — Following Trump's June 21 airstrikes, Congress faced pressure to assert constitutional war powers. The article documents fractured Republican response—Senator John Fetterman praised decisive action while Representative Thomas Massie raised constitutional authority concerns. Democrats and independent voices called for congressional intervention and formal approval. The article calls for citizens to contact representatives demanding a resolution halting military operations until formal approval is granted and for Congress to reform War Powers limitations.
• Congress Criticizes Trump's Unilateral Military Action — Members of Congress, including Senator Chris Van Hollen and Representative Sean Casten, criticized President Trump's decision to bomb Iran without congressional approval, arguing it violated the Constitution. They emphasized that no imminent threat from Iran justified the military action and called for adherence to the War Powers Resolution.
• Representative Ronny Jackson rejected congressional notification requirement — Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX) told Fox News Channel host Maria Bartiromo that Trump did not have to notify Congress because "[w]e do not have trustworthy people in Congress especially on the left side of the aisle." He claimed that sharing information with Democrats and opposing Republicans would be equivalent to "put[ting] the [ayatollah] on the phone." The article notes there is no basis for this statement.
• Representative Sean Casten called bombing an impeachable offense — Representative Sean Casten (D-IL) posted on social media that the bombing constituted "an unambiguous impeachable offense" because no president has authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat without congressional approval. He stated: "I'm not saying we have the votes to impeach. I'm saying that you DO NOT do this without Congressional approval."
• House Democratic veterans announce support for War Powers Act resolution against Trump's Iran airstrikes — Twelve House Democratic military veterans, led by Representative Pat Ryan, issued a letter on Monday demanding congressional approval for Trump's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The veterans, some with Iraq and Afghanistan service records, characterized the strikes as "preventive air strikes" conducted without congressional consent and drew parallels to pre-war Iraq and Afghanistan decisions. Multiple War Powers Act resolutions are gaining momentum on Capitol Hill, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer pushing for a vote as early as the week of June 23. The veterans demanded clear answers on military objectives, costs, and potential casualties before escalation.
• Trump attacked Rep. Thomas Massie for opposing Iran strikes — On June 23, Trump posted on Truth Social attacking Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, writing "GET THIS 'BUM' OUT OF OFFICE, ASAP!!!" after Massie introduced a War Powers Resolution and spoke out against Trump's military strikes on Iran.

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• Investigation Announced into Protest Funding Claims — Representative Anna Paulina Luna announced that her committee will investigate claims that the Chinese government is funding the 'No Kings' protests, urging people not to attend.

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• Judge rules Palestinian-American student eligible for deportation based on political beliefs — A federal judge ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and Columbia graduate student, is eligible for deportation. The Trump administration has argued that Khalil's political beliefs regarding Palestinian issues are counter to U.S. foreign policy interests. Khalil has been detained for over a month and missed the birth of his first child while in custody.

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• Harmeet Dhillon issues new civil rights division mission statements deprioritizing marginalized groups — Harmeet Dhillon, Trump-appointed head of the DOJ Civil Rights Division (confirmed early April 2025), sent new internal mission statements to multiple sections this week that fundamentally redirect the division's focus away from protecting marginalized groups' rights. The Voting Rights Section now prioritizes hunting noncitizen voters and preventing "fraud" over enforcing the Voting Rights Act. The Housing and Civil Enforcement Section omits the Fair Housing Act entirely and targets "racially discriminatory lending programs" (code for attacking minority credit initiatives). The Educational Opportunities Section focuses on preventing discrimination against white applicants and anti-transgender issues. The Disability Rights Section redirects resources toward targeting transgender Americans via executive orders.

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• FHFA Director Pulte refers New York Attorney General Letitia James to DOJ for investigation — In April 2025, Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the DOJ for potential criminal investigation, alleging she engaged in mortgage fraud. James is a foremost Trump adversary whose office has challenged several of his policies and won a $450 million judgment against the Trump Organization in 2024. The DOJ opened an investigation in response, and a grand jury has issued subpoenas over James' mortgage applications. James has not been formally indicted or charged.

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• Interim U.S. Attorney Habba opens investigation into New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy — In April 2025, Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba opened an investigation into New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and other top state leaders over a directive to state law enforcement agencies to not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement operations. The investigation targets a state executive for a policy decision regarding state-federal cooperation on immigration enforcement.

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• Federal judge blocks deportation of Mahmoud Khalil — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate and green card holder, who was detained by immigration officers. Khalil's detention was part of a broader campaign against pro-Palestinian activists on university campuses. The judge is considering an appeal to move Khalil from a detention center in Louisiana back to New York. This legal intervention highlights the contentious nature of the administration's immigration enforcement actions.

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• Congressman Al Green removed from Trump address — During a joint session of Congress, Congressman Al Green was removed from the House chamber after repeatedly interrupting President Donald Trump's speech. House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Green's removal after he shouted "He has no mandate" and refused to sit down. The sergeant-at-arms carried out the removal, marking a rare event in congressional history. Green, a vocal critic of Trump, had previously announced his intention to file articles of impeachment against the president. The incident occurred amidst a backdrop of Democratic protests during Trump's address.
• Rep. Al Green removed from House chamber — Democratic Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber after disrupting President Trump's address to Congress. Green had previously announced plans to file articles of impeachment against Trump, highlighting tensions between the executive and legislative branches.
• House member removed from Congress chamber — During Donald Trump's speech to Congress, Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, was removed from the chamber after shouting at the president. Green's outburst came in response to Trump's claims of having a significant electoral mandate. The Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, instructed the sergeant at arms to remove Green after he refused to maintain decorum. This incident occurred amidst a broader protest by Democrats, some of whom walked out wearing "resist" shirts.
• Al Green removed from Trump address after heckling — During President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, Congressman Al Green was removed from the chamber after heckling the president. Green shouted, "You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!" which prompted House Speaker Mike Johnson to order the House serjeant at arms to escort him out. This incident occurred amidst a highly charged atmosphere, with Republicans cheering and Democrats expressing dissent through various forms of protest.
• House votes to censure Rep. Al Green — The House of Representatives voted to censure Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting President Trump's address to Congress. Ten Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the resolution, reflecting internal party divisions and the contentious political climate.
• House censure of Al Green for interrupting Trump's joint address — On March 5, 2025, Democrat Al Green interrupted President Trump's joint address to Congress, shouting "he has no mandate" while pumping a walking cane. Speaker Mike Johnson had Green forcibly removed. Two days later, on March 7, the House passed Republican Dan Newhouse's censure resolution against Green with 210 votes in favor (all Republicans plus 10 Democrats). Green was required to stand before the House dais as Johnson read the censure. This was the only censure to pass in 2025.
• House votes to censure Al Green — The US House of Representatives voted to censure Representative Al Green for disrupting President Trump's joint session address. The vote, which included support from some Democrats, accused Green of breaching proper conduct. This censure reflects the political tensions and disciplinary measures within Congress regarding decorum and conduct during official proceedings.

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• Investigation launched into US Attorney Ed Martin — Rep. Gerry Connolly announced an investigation into DC US Attorney Ed Martin for potential abuse of public office. Martin is accused of using his position to silence media critics of Elon Musk and DOGE, raising concerns about First Amendment violations.

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• Most charges against Gaza protesters dismissed — A significant number of charges against protesters involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the US have been dismissed. Data from a dozen major cities shows that about 60% of the 2,800 charges, summons, and citations against Gaza protesters were dropped or not filed. Legal advocates argue that mass arrests and charges are tactics used to silence protesters and deter future participation, despite many cases not holding up in court. The dismissals highlight concerns about the use of policing to suppress dissent and the potential chilling effect on free speech.

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• Rep. Eli Crane drafts impeachment articles against Judge Engelmayer — Representative Eli Crane announced he is drafting articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer. Crane accuses the judge of judicial overreach after Engelmayer ruled against the Department of Government Ethics (DOGE), allegedly preventing White House employees from accessing systems they oversee. Crane claims this is a partisan abuse of judicial power and a threat to democracy.

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• Elon Musk and Tom Cotton attack judge over DOGE records — Elon Musk and Senator Tom Cotton criticized a judge who temporarily blocked DOGE employees from accessing sensitive Treasury records. Cotton labeled the judge an "outlaw" and suggested he should be barred from hearing future cases against the Trump administration. This attack on the judiciary highlights ongoing tensions between the administration and the courts.
• Elon Musk calls for impeachment of federal judge blocking DOGE access to treasury records — On 9 February, after federal judge Paul Engelmayer blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing millions of sensitive and personal treasury records, billionaire Elon Musk baselessly accused the judge of being a "corrupt judge protecting corruption" on X and called for his impeachment. Musk, who donated close to $300 million to Trump's campaign, has approximately 200 million followers on the platform. Trump subsequently echoed these attacks.

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• FBI submits list of January 6 investigators to DOJ — The FBI has complied with a demand from the US Department of Justice to provide a list of agents involved in the investigations related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The list, which excludes names, includes details of 5,000 to 6,000 agents such as employee numbers, job titles, and roles. This submission follows a weeklong standoff and raises concerns among FBI employees about potential retaliation from the Trump administration. The acting FBI director, Brian Driscoll, expressed concerns about the safety of personnel if the list becomes public.