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Washington Examinerpolitics40 days ago
Justice Department official deletes post on compensation for alleged targeting
An associate attorney general posted and then removed a comment about using the Federal Tort Claims Act to compensate individuals who say they were targeted during the prior administration. The action followed public assurances that a proposed $1.776 billion fund would not move f…
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IRS to Pay $1.8B to Settle Tax-Return Leak Lawsuits; Justice Department Drops Case
The Justice Department will not create a planned $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate people who say they were improperly targeted by federal law enforcement. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers the department is abandoning the program entirely.
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bbc.co.ukworld49 days ago
Senator Tillis criticizes DOJ compensation fund as politically tone deaf
Senator Tillis increased criticism of a Department of Justice compensation fund, calling the program politically tone deaf. The remarks come amid ongoing debate over the fund's purpose and administration.
680news.compolitics50 days ago
Justice Department Creates $1.78 Billion Fund for Alleged Political Prosecutions
The U.S. Department of Justice established a compensation fund as part of a settlement ending President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS. The fund will accept claims through December 2028 and will be administered by a five-member board.
time.compolitics51 days ago
Justice Department Removes January 6 News Releases From Website
The Justice Department removed press releases about January 6, 2021 cases from its site. Officials described the material as partisan propaganda and said the action reverses prior practices.
usmagazine.compolitics56 days ago
President Trump Says January 6 Compensation Decision Will Go to Committee
President Trump stated that eligibility for compensation from a new Justice Department fund for those affected by January 6 events will be decided by a committee of highly respected people. He also said compensation should be provided to people who were destroyed.
alternet.orgpolitics60 days ago
Trump Expected to Drop $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit for $1.7 Billion Compensation Fund
President Trump is expected to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service as part of a settlement that includes creation of a $1.7 billion fund. The fund would compensate individuals who claim they were wrongfully targeted by the former Biden administration…