TFOs employed by a law enforcement agency that mandates the use of BWCs on federal task forces MAY wear and activate their recording equipment [emphasis added]… [More]
Which presupposes “may not” …
Category: Justice Department
The Final Word?
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 27 CFR Part 478 [Docket No. ATF 2022R–17; AG Order No. 5920–2024] RIN 1140–AA58 Definition of ‘‘Engaged in the Business’’ as a Dealer in Firearms AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice. ACTION: Final rule. [More]
I wouldn’t call it “final.”
This isn’t over by a long shot.
Can We All Get Along?
Back to the Drawing Board
St. Louis among next wave of cities in DOJ effort to fight violent crime [More]
And the Collaborative didn’t work, either?
No worries. Federal dollars fix everything!
[Via bondmen]
You Can’t Stop the Signal
Georgia Inmate Mails Bombs From Prison to DOJ Headquarters in DC; Federal Prosecutors Don’t Say How [More]
But “commonsense gun safety laws” work.
[Via bondmen]
None Dare Call It Treason
Some Questions Just Answer Themselves
A De Facto Admission
DOJ seeks prison time for woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary [More]
So showers with the Big Guy were real and the only character the “real reporters” at The Hill can question is the woman who exposed them?
Far be it they express outrage over official intimidation of journalists.
[Via Jess]
UPDATE
I hope they like my rhyme.
It’s All in the Optics
Garland’s comments come in an election year when violent crime is a major campaign issue, and one that Biden’s opponent, former President Donald Trump has attacked him on. [More]
By their motivation ye shall know them.
And guess what they deliberately don’t mention when they assure us violent crime is down.
[Via Jess]
DOJ Reconsiders Denial of Documents in Hunter Biden-Related NICS Permanent Entry Consent Suit
Does the DOJ have the power to create new classes of “prohibited persons” outside of what is statutorily defined? [More]
First they said they had no pages. Now they say they have 350. So what’s on those pages, and will any establish they are authorized to redefine”prohibited person” disqualifiers?
We’re the Only Ones Watching the Watchers Enough
FOIA Seeks Information from DOJ on National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center
Who the DOJ is partnering with and how their activities are lawful in light of the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the Second Amendment are of particular interest. [More]
I don’t think anyone’s ever asked them to provide documents showing how they figure their actions are consistent with Bruen before.
Busting Morons for Headlines
A Cleveland man who made thousands of dollars by buying and selling guns used in shootings and homicides said little on Tuesday as a federal judge sentenced him to more than 11 years in prison. Kenneth Smith, 23, apologized for selling 32 guns to undercover federal agents in less than three weeks, netting $24,000. The guns had been used in 30 shootings, including several homicides. [More]
The rest of the story is paywalled and the only other thing I could find is he did all this while being a “prohibited person” himself:
KENNETH SMITH, 23, East Cleveland, was charged with Engaging in the Business of Dealing Firearms without a Federal Firearms License, Illegal Possession of a Machinegun, and being a Felon in Possession of Firearms.
It does raise the question why they needed to drag it out over 32 guns and three weeks when one sale could have done the trick, and for some reason a South Park bust comes to mind (NSFW).
[Via JG]
Thank an A-Rated Republican ‘Compromiser’
Several of you have sent in various tips on this.
I’ll be doing something on it soon.
Striking While the Iron is Hot
After a Pause, Jan. 6 Arrests Are Now Sharply Increasing [More]
Gotta ride the wave while it’s cresting…
…and before November…
[Via bondmen]
That’s What You Get for Being Deplorable
Federal government created ‘profiles’ on Americans kept in a ‘secret portal’ shared with 650 companies to track ‘extremists’ who searched ‘MAGA,’ ‘guns,’ and ‘Biden’ say Republicans [More]
It’s all part of a multi-pronged plan.
[Via WiscoDave]
It’s All the Rage
Our research was cited in a new book on “white rural rage.” But the authors got the research wrong. [More]
What does truth have to do with it?
Also backing up Merrick Garland’s/Chris Wray’s “Greatest Threat” malicious libel is Rob “My Precious Goo!” Reiner’s latest Leni Riefenstahl Award contender branding “Christian Nationalists” candidates for what is done with undesirables…
“Live and let live” will soon be used as an admission of guilt.
[Via Michael G]
Bull Durham
Whistleblower Answers Questions About ATF/DOJ Fast and Furious Malfeasance
Mike and I were not only ready to go with it (albeit unwilling to burn a source and post under a requested embargo), but after the mainstream press has been on it for days now, there was only one place hosting the letter (other stories only talked about it) from the attorney for the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association to Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Darrell Issa detailing not just the setup for the grenade operation, but also, and importantly, about the retaliation his ATF agent-client was subjected to by DOJ management for testifying at a House Oversight Committee hearing. [More]
A name from earlier investigations of years past once more brings ATF’s criminal “gunwalker” plot to the front burner with a new book and an exclusive interview.
We’re the Only Ones Power Drunk Enough
For nearly a year, the Commerce Police Department charged innocent people with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol who insisted all along there was no evidence to make an arrest. One of them passed breathalyzer tests 10 times either in the field or at the jail, yet he was still charged with drunk driving. [More]
Deprivation Of Rights Under Color Of Law “is punishable by a range of imprisonment up to a life term, or the death penalty…”
What do they say? If you see something, say something…?
Let’s ask George what he thinks.
[Via Michael G]
