The 47th president’s administration has launched federal investigations into admissions practices at three major medical schools—Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego—over concerns about potential racial discrimination. The move is part of a broader effort to enforce the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action and increase scrutiny on how universities handle race in admissions.
Tag: Justice Department
Posted inNational News
US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department
A series of recent attacks in New York, Michigan and Virginia has heightened concerns about terrorism threats in the United States amid the war with Iran and the loss of experienced national security officials at the FBI and Justice Department, raising questions about the country’s ability to prevent potential attacks.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Community remember Marckell Williams as a brother, friend and photography master
By Ashleigh FieldsSpecial to the AFRO Local journalists, church members and the broader community in the District are mourning the loss of 26 year old Marckell Williams, who was killed in a Jan. 7 car crash. Williams, an internationally known photojournalist, is remembered for frequently capturing the essence of political, religious and public events that […]
Posted inPOLITICS
Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP source says
A second grand jury in a week has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, dealing another major setback to the Justice Department’s efforts to revive a case championed by the 47th president. The repeated rejections underscore growing public skepticism toward the administration’s push to prosecute political opponents after a judge previously dismissed the charges over an illegal appointment of the prosecuting U.S. attorney.
Posted inU.S. Government
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution, despite pressure from President Donald Trump to charge James and former FBI Director James Comey.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
CBC member Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges that she stole $5 million in federal disaster funds through her family’s health care company. Prosecutors allege she funneled part of the money into her 2021 congressional campaign, accusations she has not publicly responded to.
Posted inNational News
House votes overwhelmingly to pass bill to force release of Epstein files
By Curtis Yee, Michael Warren, Carley Petesch and Bridget Brown The House voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill Nov. 18 to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President […]
Posted inWord In Black
Editorial: The right to vote is on trial… again
AFRO CEO and Publisher Frances “Toni” Draper warns that the right to vote is once again under threat as the Supreme Court reviews a case that could weaken the Voting Rights Act. She calls on all Americans to stay vigilant, reminding readers that protecting democracy demands courage, participation, and collective responsibility.
Posted inOpinion
A challenging week for HBCUs: From terror threats to attacks on equity
The U.S. Department of Education is withholding $350 million in funds from minority-serving colleges, sparking national outrage and concerns for equity.
Posted inNational News
Judge weighs government’s request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
A federal judge is considering the 47th presidential administration’s request to unseal FBI surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr.—currently sealed until 2027—amid opposition from King’s family and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, who cite privacy concerns and government overreach.
Posted inNational News
Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements reached with Minneapolis and Louisville
Federal officials are reversing course on police reform agreements in Minneapolis and Louisville, prompting uncertainty around accountability efforts that followed the 2020 racial justice protests sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Posted inEducation
The Justice Department ended a decades-old school desegregation order. Others are expected to fall
The Justice Department under the 47th president’s administration has lifted a decades-old desegregation order in Louisiana, calling it a “historical wrong” and suggesting similar orders are outdated burdens that should be reevaluated. Critics argue this move signals a dangerous retreat from civil rights enforcement, warning it could accelerate school resegregation and undermine efforts to ensure equitable education.