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DOJ Targets Unconstitutional Bans, Rent Gouging, and Bias Crimes in Enforcement Wins


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Welcome to your weekly DOJ dispatch, where we cut through the headlines to show how justice moves in real time. This week’s biggest story: the Justice Department sued the District of Columbia on December 22 for its unconstitutional ban on semi-automatic firearms, arguing it violates the Second Amendment and leaves law-abiding citizens defenseless against rising crime.

Shifting to enforcement wins, DOJ reached a proposed consent decree with LivCor, one of America’s largest landlords, on December 23 to resolve claims of illegal information sharing and algorithmic rent coordination—protecting renters from price gouging. That same day, a Washington man pleaded guilty to a hate crime for stabbing a Metro bus passenger, underscoring DOJ’s crackdown on bias-motivated violence. And in civil rights, DOJ announced completion of a reform agreement with Orange County’s District Attorney on December 24, ensuring fairer policing practices.

On the corporate front, leaders like Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche affirmed at a December 4 conference a new approach to white-collar crime from the May memo by Criminal Division head Matthew Galeotti. It promises “focus, fairness, and efficiency,” prioritizing egregious cases like public safety threats while offering declinations for companies that self-disclose and cooperate—no more sprawling monitorships that burden businesses.

For Americans, these suits safeguard gun rights and combat everyday hate, while reforms build trust in local justice. Businesses get clearer paths to leniency, fostering innovation without fear of overreach—Galeotti called it “turning a new page.” States like California and D.C. face pressure to align with federal standards, potentially reshaping local enforcement.

Watch for the unified corporate policy rollout in coming weeks and more Epstein file releases. Dive deeper at justice.gov/news, and if you spot misconduct, report via their whistleblower program.

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