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2020-03-21DOJ Seeks New Emergency Powers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Almost everything has been effected by coronavirus and incarceration is no different but one request from the Department of Justice is exceptional. The DOJ has asked Congress for chief judges to be allowed to suspend court proceedings indefinitely. This would allow the suspension of habeas corpus - a defendants right to appear before a judge to seek release or bail - and would apply to criminal and juvenile cases. HST580, ASU -
2020-04-11DOJ: 'Expect action' on government regulation of religious services amid COVID-19 outbreak
The article informs the public that the Department of Justice may take action due to local governments cracking down on religous services in wake of the coronavirus. This is largely due to churches standing up to their local governments as they are being blocked to hold in person services even in a "drive-in" style.