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Justice Department Considers New Charges Against Comey, James

12/3/2025

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Justice Department Investigates

The U.S. Justice Department is exploring new indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after a federal judge dismissed their previous cases.
The judge ruled that the earlier indictments were obtained by an unlawfully appointed U.S. Attorney, Lindsey Halligan.
Comey and James assert that their prosecutions are politically motivated due to their opposition to former President Trump.
Comey's statute of limitations has expired, complicating any potential new charges against him.

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DHS Demands Migrant Release

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) demands New York Attorney General Letitia James hand over more than 7,000 migrants held in state jails, citing sanctuary laws.
Todd Lyons, Acting Director of ICE, says these migrants who have committed crimes were released without notifying ICE.
DHS says sanctuary laws shield migrants by limiting cooperation with federal agents.
James's office says it does not handle detainer requests directly, citing local enforcement policies.

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Justice Department Investigates

The U.S. Justice Department is exploring new indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after a federal judge dismissed their previous cases.
The judge ruled that the earlier indictments were obtained by an unlawfully appointed U.S. Attorney, Lindsey Halligan.
Comey and James assert that their prosecutions are politically motivated due to their opposition to former President Trump.
Comey's statute of limitations has expired, complicating any potential new charges against him.

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