Justice Department removes January 6 press releases from website
The department said the deletions were part of a routine update. It stated that the action reflects current priorities.
nbcnews.comA department statement said the releases were deleted during a review of older materials. The statement added that the department is proud of its current work.
Background on the action The removed releases had covered prosecutions and other legal steps tied to the 2021 Capitol events. No new date was given for when the materials were taken down. Officials did not specify how many releases were affected or whether any content would be restored.
The department's statement did not address whether the removals followed an internal directive or a broader policy change.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Public access to some historical Justice Department statements is reduced.
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Researchers may need to locate archived copies of the removed releases.
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