Proclamation on Made In America Day and Made In America Week, 2020

Washington, DC - The “Made in America” stamp stands for excellence in craftsmanship.  It is a testament to the expertise of our millions of inventors, craftsmen, tradesmen, and laborers who make up the most skilled, innovative, and dedicated workforce in the world.  On Made in America Day, and throughout Made in America Week, we commend these hardworking men and women and recommit ourselves to strengthening American manufacturing as we rebuild the greatest economy in our Nation’s history for a second time.

Former Indiana State Senator and Gaming Executive Indicted for Violations of Federal Campaign Finance Laws

Indianapolis, Indiana - A federal grand jury sitting in the Southern District of Indiana returned an indictment charging a former Indiana state senator and a gaming executive with violations of federal campaign finance laws, false statements, and falsification of Federal Election Campaign (FEC) records in connection with a series of illegal corporate contributions and conduit contributions they made to fund the congressional campaign of the former state politician.

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with San Antonio Housing Providers for Charging Unlawful Lease Termination Fees to Servicemembers

San Antonio, Texas - The Justice Department Monday announced that it has reached an agreement with the former owners of two apartment complexes in San Antonio, Texas, to resolve allegations that they violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by imposing unlawful lease termination charges on 41 servicemembers and by refusing to allow four other servicemembers to terminate their leases early.

Justice Department Files Suit Against Towing Company for Unlawfully Selling Servicemember-Owned Vehicles

Dallas, Texas - The Justice Department Monday filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas alleging that Dallas-based towing company United Tows LLC violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), by unlawfully auctioning off vehicles owned by SCRA-protected servicemembers.

Presidential Determination with Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons

Washington, DC - Presidential Determination with Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons: