The Justice Department has renamed the Indian Resources Section of the Environment and Natural Resources Division to the Tribal Resources Section. The new name better reflects the nature of the section’s work because it typically works with representatives of tribal governments rather than individual members of tribes. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
On December 17, ICITAP’s Global Forensic Science Unit provided an update on the impact of its assistance to Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigations Organization (OIJ) Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS). Continue reading at the publisher's website.
Former Assistant Attorney General J. Stanley Pottinger of the Civil Rights Division died on Nov. 27th in Princeton, New Jersey. He was 84 years old. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
From December 9 to December 11, six members of the North Macedonian Passenger Information Unit (PIU) were invited to the National Targeting Center at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), where they were able to work collaboratively to further the use of automated targeting systems. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
The nomination period for the 2025 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards has been extended! Nominations are due by December 13, 2024. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
From October 28 to December 3, a total of 49 ICITAP staff and personnel participated in the 2024 Counterterrorism Assistance Planning Event (CAPE), hosted by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT). Continue reading at the publisher's website.
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) has just entered its 51st year, providing an occasion to look back — and to look ahead. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
OVW honors the resiliency and leadership of American Indian and Alaskan Native victims and survivors by recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of Tribal leaders, advocates, and survivors to prevent and end gender-based violence in their own communities. We also take the opportunity during Native American Heritage Month to affirm our ongoing commitment to honor Tribal sovereignty and uphold the federal trust responsibility as we work alongside the 574 unique federally recognized Tribes to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
October’s cases include violations involving the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, animal smuggling and wildlife trafficking, emissions tampering, asbestos and hazardous waste disposal, king crab harvesting, animal welfare/animal crush statutes, vessel pollution, and more. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
On November 13, ICITAP, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Criminal Justice (GCJ), met with the Bangladesh Police Reform Committee (BPRC) to discuss current challenges and future plans for police reform in Bangladesh. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
The nomination period for the 2025 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards is now open! Nominations are due by December 6, 2024. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
From October 19 to 22, ICITAP hosted 138 staff and international police delegates representing 17 countries who participated in the dynamic annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference this year in Boston, Massachusetts. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
The CFO Council will hold its next public meeting on November 7, 2024. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
Newly issued 2024 Summary and Assessment highlights a range of efforts by agencies in key areas of FOIA administration and includes OIP guidance for further improvement. OIP also issues new Guidelines for 2025. Continue reading at the publisher's website.
September's cases include violations involving the smuggling of Marco Polo argali sheep into the U.S., and tropical birds in the Caribbean, severing of a smalltooth sawfish, selling of eagle parts, dogfighting, asbestos abatement, oil pollution, destruction of wetlands, and more. Continue reading at the publisher's website.