/tags/u-s-justice-department-doj U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) en-US Copyright »ĘąÚÍřÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:12:00 GMT /regional-news/2024-08-29/election-workers-have-safety-concerns-as-doj-announces-charges-for-threats-against-colorado-and-arizona-officials According to a survey of nearly 1,000 election workers this year by the Brennan Center for Justice, one out of 3 election workers say they’ve personally experienced threats, harassment, or abuse. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:12:00 GMT /regional-news/2024-08-29/election-workers-have-safety-concerns-as-doj-announces-charges-for-threats-against-colorado-and-arizona-officials Rachel Cohen /npr-news/2019-10-25/judge-orders-doj-to-hand-over-mueller-material-validates-impeachment-probe Chief District Judge Beryl Howell rejected the Justice Department's case that the grand jury material must stay secret and Republicans' argument that a vote was needed to launch impeachment. Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:46:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-10-25/judge-orders-doj-to-hand-over-mueller-material-validates-impeachment-probe Philip Ewing /npr-news/2019-10-25/democrats-say-white-house-is-interfering-as-russia-review-becomes-a-criminal-case Attorney General Bill Barr commissioned U.S. Attorney John Durham to look into the early phases of the Russia investigation. Democrats say he is turning the Justice Department into a political weapon. Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:23:42 GMT /npr-news/2019-10-25/democrats-say-white-house-is-interfering-as-russia-review-becomes-a-criminal-case Ryan Lucas, Philip Ewing /news/2019-03-12/colorado-challenges-u-s-withholding-of-funds-over-immigration Gov. Jared Polis says Colorado is challenging a Trump administration decision to deny the state $2.7 million in public safety funds already allocated by… Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:21:37 GMT /news/2019-03-12/colorado-challenges-u-s-withholding-of-funds-over-immigration Associated Press /news/2018-11-16/trump-administration-directs-colorado-immigration-court-to-speed-up-asylum-cases-for-families The parents sat stiffly; some had clearly been crying. Their children, largely oblivious, scribbled with crayons on the carpeted floor of a Denver… Fri, 16 Nov 2018 18:06:05 GMT /news/2018-11-16/trump-administration-directs-colorado-immigration-court-to-speed-up-asylum-cases-for-families Durrie Bouscaren /politics/2017-02-18/colorado-part-of-new-congressional-cannabis-caucus Citing the need for a “professional presentation” to Congress and the American people, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) announced the newly-formed… Sat, 18 Feb 2017 14:00:00 GMT /politics/2017-02-18/colorado-part-of-new-congressional-cannabis-caucus /business/2016-11-01/heres-how-big-companies-harnessed-the-holy-trinity-of-modern-agriculture-to-grow The massive industry that supplies farmers with the tools to raise crops is on the brink of a watershed moment. High-profile deals that would see some of… Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT /business/2016-11-01/heres-how-big-companies-harnessed-the-holy-trinity-of-modern-agriculture-to-grow Harvest Public Media /npr-news/2015-11-03/tide-starts-to-turn-against-the-crime-of-being-homeless Some local laws make it illegal to sleep or eat outside. Advocates have fought these laws in court. Now, the federal government is taking a stance, pushing ways to help, not criminalize, the homeless. Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:35:49 GMT /npr-news/2015-11-03/tide-starts-to-turn-against-the-crime-of-being-homeless Pam Fessler /business/2014-12-11/no-banking-means-colorado-pot-businesses-febreze-their-cash The federal government is stockpiling hundreds of "suspicious activity reports" that could provide federal agents with sufficient evidence to shut down… Thu, 11 Dec 2014 12:00:00 GMT /business/2014-12-11/no-banking-means-colorado-pot-businesses-febreze-their-cash Katie Kuntz /npr-news/npr-news/2014-09-26/despite-a-bumpy-tenure-holder-had-a-broad-impact Between clashes with Congress on Operation Fast and Furious and U.S.-based trials for Sept. 11 suspects, the attorney general advanced civil rights priorities and reached several landmark settlements. Fri, 26 Sep 2014 07:31:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2014-09-26/despite-a-bumpy-tenure-holder-had-a-broad-impact Carrie Johnson