Kevin Johnson
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Recent articles by Kevin:
Federal government releases more than 2,200 people from prison as First Step Act kicks in
A criminal justice overhaul triggered the release of 2,200 federal prisoners; 900 others moved to state, immigration custody. → Read More
House votes to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt
Lawmakers delivered an unusual rebuke to two of President Donald Trump's cabinet secretaries over efforts to add a census citizenship question. → Read More
'Today we can't breathe.' DOJ will not bring civil rights charge against NYPD officer in death of Eric Garner
Garner died after an NYPD officer tried to arrest him for selling loose cigarettes. His dying gasp of "I can't breathe" inspired nationwide protests. → Read More
Federal prison officials get bonuses as staffing shortages, management problems persist
Federal prison officials got bonuses as staffing shortages and management problems persist in the nation's largest correctional system. → Read More
More opposition to census team shake-up as second judge denies DOJ request
A Maryland federal judge denied the request in an order that said changing lawyers "does not create a clean slate" erasing earlier representations to the court. → Read More
Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen not yet briefed on DOJ probe into origins of Russia probe
DOJ probe into origins of Russia investigation closely held; Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen not yet briefed → Read More
'Lives depend on it.' AG William Barr declares public safety 'emergency' in Alaska
The government will send $10 million in aid to Alaska, which has the nation's highest per-capita crime rate, Attorney General William Barr said. → Read More
What is the Flores Settlement?
This 1985 case that sets the rules for how government can treat migrant children. → Read More
John Walker Lindh, American who became Taliban fighter, released from prison after 17 years
John Walker Lindh, a California man dubbed the "American Taliban" following his capture, was released from prison Thursday. → Read More
Attorney General taps top Connecticut federal prosecutor for review of Trump-Russia inquiry
Attorney General William Barr asked John Durham, the top federal prosecutor in Connecticut, to review the probe of Russia's 2016 election meddling. → Read More
US seizes North Korea cargo ship linked to exporting tons of coal in violation of international sanctions
U.S. seizes North Korean cargo ship, cites violations of international sanctions for coal shipments. → Read More
House panel votes to hold AG Barr in contempt over Mueller report
The clash sets in motion a constitutional showdown over how much information the Justice Department must provide to Congress. → Read More
Robert Mueller objected to AG William Barr's initial summary clearing President Trump of obstruction
Robert Mueller objected to AG William Barr's initial summary clearing President Trump of obstruction → Read More
Mueller report: Public to get first look at long-awaited results of inquiry into Russia, Trump campaign
The Justice Department plans to release a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's final report on Thursday, capping a two-year inquiry. → Read More
AG William Barr to hold news conference Thursday on special counsel Robert Mueller's report
Attorney General William Barr will hold a news conference Thursday about Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller's report. → Read More
Special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russia, Trump to be released Thursday, Justice Department says
Attorney General William Barr will release the report capping an investigation into Russian election meddling and President Donald Trump's campaign. → Read More
AG William Barr says 'spying did occur' on Trump campaign, is reviewing whether it was lawful
Attorney General Barr told lawmakers he is examining the Justice Department's inquiry into Russian election meddling and the Trump campaign. → Read More
AG William Barr to testify for the first time since the end of Robert Mueller's investigation of Trump, Russia
Attorney General William Barr goes before Congress on Tuesday for the first time since announcing the end of special counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry. → Read More
AG William Barr tells Congress he expects Mueller's report within a week. 'I'm not going to say anything more'
Attorney General William Barr faced Congress on Tuesday for the first time since announcing the end of special counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry. → Read More
Secret Service chief removed by White House as part of broad Homeland Security leadership shakeup
Secret Service director ousted in rolling housecleaning at DHS → Read More