Tag: #justice

Justice Department Restarts Federal Death Penalty, Restores Pentobarbital and Authorizes Firing Squad

Justice Department rescinds Biden-era moratorium, restores pentobarbital protocol, directs new execution methods including firing squad and seeks death sentences.

#deathpenalty, #justice, #capitalpunishment, #executions

Justice Department Moves Limited Marijuana Products to Schedule III, Sets Fast-Track Hearing on Broader Rescheduling

DOJ on April 23 moved FDA‑approved and state‑licensed medical marijuana products to Schedule III and opened a fast‑track hearing on broader rescheduling starting June 29, 2026.

#marijuana, #drugpolicy, #justice, #dea

Lawmakers Demand Answers After DOJ’s Deferred-Prosecution Deal with Turkey’s Halkbank

Congressional critics press DOJ for explanations after a deferred-prosecution agreement could end a $20B Iran sanctions case without fines or admissions of guilt.

#turkey, #halkbank, #justice, #iran, #sanctions