DOJ publishes list of 35 “sanctuary” jurisdictions, vowing more lawsuits

Washington — The Justice Department published a list of 35 “sanctuary” jurisdictions on Tuesday, vowing to bring lawsuits against states, counties and cities that limit local cooperation with federal immigration agents.  “Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. “The Department of

Texas AG: Prosecuting Democrats Who Left State Will Be a ‘Challenge’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a news conference in Dallas on June 22, 2017. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said that prosecuting Democratic state House members who left the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan will not be easy. Democrats on Monday prevented the state House of Representatives

House panel subpoenas Clintons, other ex-officials in Epstein probe

Washington — The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas Tuesday to a slew of former attorneys general and FBI directors, as well as former President Bill Clinton, for testimony about the case involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The subpoenas seeking depositions from the former Justice Department officials were approved by a House Oversight subcommittee last