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Justice Department Announces Civil Investigation into Chemical Restraint Use at Two Nevada Juvenile Facilities
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- Published: 10 January 2021 10 January 2021
Las Vegas, Nevada - The Justice Department announced today that it has opened an investigation into the use of pepper spray at two juvenile correctional facilities run by the Nevada Juvenile Justice Services Agency: the Nevada Youth Training Center and the Summit View Youth Center. The investigation will examine whether staff at the two facilities use pepper spray in a manner that violates youth’s rights under the Constitution.
Justice Department Applauds the Passage and Enactment of the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020
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- Published: 10 January 2021 10 January 2021
Washington, DC - On January 5, 2021, President Donald J. Trump signed H.R. 8354, the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020, a bill to permanently establish the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative, or “SVI”, within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.
Michigan Restaurant and Strip Club Owner Sentenced to Two Years n Prison
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- Published: 10 January 2021 10 January 2021
Washington, DC - A Walled Lake, Michigan, business owner was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division.
U.S. Government Collects $7 Million in Iranian Assets for Victims of Terrorism Fund
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- Written by Justice Department Justice Department
- Published: 10 January 2021 10 January 2021
Washington, DC - The Justice Department announced the United States has collected $7 million of Iranian funds that will be allocated to provide compensation to American victims of international state-sponsored terrorism.
Statement Regarding Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Shooting of Jacob Blake
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- Published: 10 January 2021 10 January 2021
Washington, DC - Eric S. Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, and Matthew D. Krueger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin released the following statement related to the Aug. 23, 2020, shooting of Jacob Blake:
Arizona Coyotes Announce Limited Capacity for January Home Games
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- Published: 10 January 2021 10 January 2021
Glendale, Arizona - The Arizona Coyotes announced today a limited seating capacity for the team's home games at Gila River Arena for the month of January. The City of Glendale recently approved the 25 percent capacity. A maximum of 3,450 fans will be allowed at the Coyotes home and season opener on January 14 versus the San Jose Sharks as well as the club's five (5) other home games during the month.
Governor Ducey New Year’s Day Statement
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- Published: 03 January 2021 03 January 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey released the following statement in recognition of the New Year: