department of justice Archives

How a Maine traffic stop led the Trump DOJ to argue against gun rights

by Billy Kobin May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

The Justice Department is prosecuting Alberto Rebollar Osorio, who is married to a U.S. citizen and was pulled over by a sheriff’s deputy in Maine.

Maine, News

New England appeals court weighs whether detained immigrants have right to bond hearings

by Emily Allen May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

The lawsuit was filed by several civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine high court opposes proposed DOJ rule on investigations into federal attorneys

by Emily Allen April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

The Department of Justice is considering a rule that would suspend state bar investigations into its attorneys, pending the federal agency’s reviews.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Judge gives DOJ access to school sports rosters amid lawsuit over trans athletes

by Drew Johnson March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

But U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Frink Wolf ruled against the federal government in its requests for lists of all known transgender athletes in Maine or results from events in which they competed.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Feds investigating Maine’s practice of placing transgender inmates in women’s prison

by Mark LaFlamme March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

The U.S. Justice Department says it will also investigate the practice in California, citing reports of sexual harassment and assault by transgender inmates in both states.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine urges federal judge to dismiss DOJ’s lawsuit seeking voter registration data

by Emily Allen March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

The Department of Justice sued the state last year for voter registration lists, arguing it was necessary to ensure Maine is complying with federal law.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News

Live Nation could lose exclusive ticketing rights at Bangor concert venue under settlement

by Drew Johnson and Aimsel Ponti March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

Maine Savings Amphitheater, which has an exclusive ticketing contract with Ticketmaster, is one of 13 venues nationwide that may be affected by the proposed settlement.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

George Mitchell’s portrait removed from Maine State House

by Daniel Kool February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

The former U.S. Senate majority leader has been under increased scrutiny in recent months as new details about his alleged ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein have emerged in federal documents.