News from May 2023
Durbin Meets with Improve the Dream to Discuss Impact of Green Card Backlog on Documented Dreamers
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Despite growing up in the U.S., many Documented Dreamers face risk of deportation at age 21 if their parent does not receive the green card they are eligible for
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Four Bills Supporting Law Enforcement, Public Safety
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The four bills – advanced during National Police Week – help support police officers and protect public safety
Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Gonzalez V. Google
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Durbin: Congress must step in, reform Section 230, and remove platforms’ blanket immunity from liability
Senate Confirms Nancy Abudu to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate has confirmed 129 judges to lifetime appointments on the federal bench during the Biden administration
Slingerlands Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Victim Reported Abuse After Attending Elementary School Presentation on Inappropriate Touching and Sexual Contact
Sex Offender Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Andrew Edick, age 36, of Mohawk, New York, was arrested and charged today with one count of sexual exploitation of a mino
Registered Sex Offender Arrested on Child Pornography Charge
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
A registered sex offender living in Woonsocket made an initial appearance in federal court on Friday, charged by way of a criminal complaint with possessing and accessing with intent to view child pornography, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Graham Statement on the Nomination Process
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, today made this statement on the resignation of U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins and the nomination of Michael Delaney for the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
Parkersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Robert Anthony Thomas, 46, of Parkersburg, pleaded guilty today to distribution and attempted distribution of child pornography.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Federal Carjacking and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARIO COUSAN, age 25, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on May 18, 2023, to 147 months imprisonment by Chief U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown, after pleading guilty to carjacking and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Departments of Justice and Education Release Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline
By DOJ Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) jointly released a Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline. The departments recognize and appreciate school administrators, teachers and educational staff across ...
Two Utah Men Charged with Federal Hate Crime Offense
By DOJ Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: Two Utah men were charged with a federal hate crime April 26 following the return of an indictment by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah.
FBI-Chicago Announces an Increased Reward for Top 10 Fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez
By DOJ Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: FBI-Chicago Announces an Increased Reward for Top 10 Fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez.
Cape Girardeau Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Possessing Machine Gun
By DOJ Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: CAPE GIRARDEAU - U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Monday sentenced a man from Cape Girardeau, Missouri who was caught with a fully automatic Glock pistol to 51 months in prison.
Jefferson Parish Man Charged With Federal Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA. - KEVIN HAMILTON, age 27, of Marrero, LA, was indicted on May 19, 2023 on a single count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Justice Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Firearms Transaction Record/Registro de Transacción de Armas de Fuego on May 26
By DOJ Newswire | May 27, 2023
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Brothers Sentenced in Gun Trafficking Conspiracy After Investigation of Firearms Recovered at Indianapolis and Chicago Crime Scenes
By DOJ Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Brothers Jacob Tomlin, 28, and Ryan White, 21, of Indianapolis, have both been convicted of federal felony offenses for their scheme to illegally sell straw-purchased firearms. Tomlin was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to two counts of making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer. White was sentenced in January of 2023 to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to dealing firearms without a license.
Indiana Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND - Michael Snyder, 35 years old, of Francesville, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. after pleading guilty in two cases, one for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and one for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
United States Attorney’s Office Honors Law Enforcement Personnel for Exceptional Service
By DOJ Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - United States Attorney Jane E. Young announces the recipients of the 2023 Law Enforcement Awards in honor of National Police Week. More than 30 federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel are being recognized for their contributions to the success of federal cases during the 2022 calendar year.