Tag: #DOJ

DOJ Reaches Tentative Live Nation–Ticketmaster Deal, but Most States Keep Pushing for Breakup

A proposed DOJ settlement would extend oversight and cap some fees, but more than 30 states reject the deal and continue an antitrust trial seeking tougher remedies.

#antitrust, #ticketmaster, #livenation, #doj, #states

DOJ Clears Allegiant’s $1.5 Billion Sun Country Deal, Paving Way for Budget-Airline Shakeup

Justice Department ends antitrust waiting period for Allegiant’s Sun Country buyout, setting up a 2026 close and closer scrutiny from DOT.

#airlines, #mergers, #antitrust, #doj, #lowcostcarriers

Green Bay landlord to pay $50,000, face federal oversight in Fair Housing Act harassment settlement

DOJ says a Green Bay landlord harassed a tenant and retaliated. A settlement requires $50,000 in damages, policy changes and two years of monitoring.

#fairhousingact, #doj, #sexualharassment, #wisconsin

Justice Department Reaches Live Nation Settlement as States Press On in Ticketmaster Antitrust Trial

A surprise DOJ settlement would spare Live Nation a breakup, impose new ticketing rules and divestitures, and split the state coalition as trial continues.

#antitrust, #livenation, #ticketmaster, #concerts, #doj

Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Baltimore Health Department’s Race-Based Training

DOJ launches a Title VII investigation into Baltimore’s health department after reports staff were split into “white” and “people of color” caucuses.

#civilrights, #titlevii, #dei, #baltimore, #doj

ICE shooting of Minneapolis mother sparks protests, DOJ backlash and resignations

Video of Renée Good’s death during an ICE surge prompts Minnesota’s lawsuit, protests and a DOJ decision that triggered resignations.

#minneapolis, #ice, #doj, #civilrights, #policeviolence

Powell Says DOJ Threatened Indictment as Fed-Renovation Probe Sparks Clash With White House

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says DOJ subpoenas and an indictment threat are political pressure on rate policy, roiling markets and raising alarms over Fed independence.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #doj, #markets, #centralbank

DOJ Sues Michigan Landlord for Sexual Harassment Allegations

DOJ sues Michigan landlord William Aaron Asper for allegedly harassing female tenants, reinforcing Fair Housing Act enforcement.

#DOJ, #michigan, #sexualharassment, #housing, #fairhousingact

DOJ Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Colorado Correctional Facilities

The DOJ investigates Colorado correctional facilities for potential civil rights violations, focusing on strip-search practices.

#doj, #correctionalfacilities, #civilrights, #colorado, #investigation

DOJ Sues Loudoun County School Board Over Transgender Policy Alleging Religious Discrimination

Lawsuit highlights debate over balancing transgender rights with religious freedoms in schools.

#doj, #religiousfreedom, #transgenderrights, #education

DOJ Probes Theme Parks for Disability Discrimination Over Walker Ban

US DOJ investigates theme parks for potential ADA violations regarding rollator walker prohibitions.

#doj, #disability, #ada, #themeparks, #accessibility

DOJ Pulls Out of Consent Decrees in Major Policy Shift on Police Reform

U.S. DOJ ends consent decrees in several cities, sparking debate on federal vs. local police reform.

#doj, #policereform, #civilrights, #consentdecrees

DOJ Probes Des Moines Public Schools Over Alleged Title VII Violations; Superintendent Detained

DOJ investigates Des Moines schools for racial discrimination; Superintendent Ian Roberts detained over immigration status.

#doj, #desmoinesschools, #ianroberts, #titlevii, #immigration

DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Missouri Housing Authority Director for Alleged Sexual Harassment

The DOJ sues Bloomfield's Housing Authority director for violating the Fair Housing Act with alleged sexual harassment.

#doj, #housing, #sexualharassment, #fairhousingact

DOJ Sues Missouri Housing Authority for Alleged Sexual Harassment by Former Director

DOJ sues Missouri Housing Authority, former director for alleged sexual harassment, underscoring commitment to fair housing enforcement.

#doj, #fairhousing, #sexualharassment, #missouri, #publichousing