Tag: Justice

Justice Department false-claims cases continue at a brisk pace

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The government’s pursuit of false-claims cases never takes a break. So far this year, recoveries have totaled just under $ 500 million and they appear to be on pace for a full-year-yield of around $ 2 billion. For more on the trends, and some of the more remarkable settlements,  Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke to attorney Jonathan Phillips, a Partner at Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher. Interview Transcript:  Tom Temin And you have done a pretty comprehensive tracking of everything going on in, I should say, not just whistleblower cases,…

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Why We’re Petitioning to Investigate and Impeach Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito

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Hundreds of Americans protest outside the Supreme Court after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Credit: MoveOn Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s questionable actions and unethical behavior have gone on for far too long—and it’s time for him to be held accountable. From enjoying a luxury vacation paid for by a right-wing megadonor with cases before the court to his wife leasing land to an oil and gas firm while he was undermining the Environmental Protection Agency, Alito’s corruption abounds. Alongside his problematic conduct outside of the court, Alito’s consistent…

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Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Warren McGraw dies at 84

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Warren McGraw, a former West Virginia Supreme Court justice who spent five decades in public service, has died at age 84, a Supreme Court spokeswoman said Thursday. Court spokeswoman Jennifer Bundy confirmed McGraw’s death but had no additional information. Blue Ridge Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in Beckley said it was in charge of funeral arrangements, which were incomplete. McGraw, who died Wednesday, had retired as a county circuit judge in 2021, citing the physical impairments due to Parkinson’s disease. Mike Pushkin, the state Democratic Party…

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Trump Isn’t Only One Facing Double Standards of Justice 

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It’s not just Donald Trump who is experiencing two standards of justice in America these days.  In a monologue last week, Tucker Carlson highlighted other examples of a judicial double standard. He referred to the case of Douglass Mackey, who posted a satirical meme about voting by text message and is now facing up to 10 years in prison after being convicted by a New York state jury. Then he noted Kristina Wong, who similarly posted a meme about texting your vote, and yet has faced no legal consequences.  …

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Congress Must Move to Impeach Justice Thomas

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Washington, D.C. – In response to the ProPublica exposé revealing Justice Clarence Thomas spent the last 20 years vacationing on luxury trips with a mega Republican donor and didn’t recuse himself from McDonnell v. United States (2016), MoveOn Executive Director Rahna Epting issued the following statement: “Every day that Clarence Thomas remains on the Supreme Court is a day that the court loses even more credibility with the American public. This latest report shows Justice Thomas has no regard for the law or ethics. He is wholly unfit to serve…

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Congress drives CIO authorities deeper down at USDA, Justice, State

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While the spotlight shines brightest on the fiscal 2023 omnibus bill around which agency got how much money and for which programs, federal employees can’t lose sight of the consolidated appropriations bill as a key policy document. Scattered throughout the 4,100 page bill, there are nuggets of new or ongoing requirements that impact every part of an agency’s mission. The Senate passed the omnibus bill Dec. 22 by a vote of 68 to 29. At the same time, the language lawmakers’ use provides insight into what they are paying attention…

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