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==2017==

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Attorney General [[Jeff Sessions]], a strong [[conservative]] who strongly believed in President Trump's agenda,<ref>Boyle, Matthew (July 25, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/25/jeff-sessions-a-man-who-embodies-the-movement-that-elected-donald-trump-president/ Jeff Sessions: A Man Who Embodies the Movement That Elected Donald Trump President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2017.</ref> completely reformed the Justice Department, reorienting it in a strongly conservative direction and with conservative policies, in stark contrast with the Obama Administration.<ref>Multiple references:

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Attorney General [[Jeff Sessions]], a strong [[conservative]] who strongly believed in President Trump's agenda,<ref>Boyle, Matthew (July 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/25/jeff-sessions-a-man-who-embodies-the-movement-that-elected-donald-trump-president/ Jeff Sessions: A Man Who Embodies the Movement That Elected Donald Trump President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2017.</ref> completely reformed the Justice Department, reorienting it in a strongly conservative direction and with conservative policies, in stark contrast with the Obama Administration.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Munro, Neil (April 17, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/17/jeff-sessions-reforms-justice-department/ Report: AG Jeff Sessions Enacts Comprehensive Reform at Justice Department]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

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*Munro, Neil (April 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/17/jeff-sessions-reforms-justice-department/ Report: AG Jeff Sessions Enacts Comprehensive Reform at Justice Department]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

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*Henneke, Robert; Brown, Emily (June 21, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/338806-sessions-is-cleaning-up-the-justice-department-and-not Sessions is cleaning up the Justice Department, and not a moment too soon]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.

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*Henneke, Robert; Brown, Emily (June 21, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/338806-sessions-is-cleaning-up-the-justice-department-and-not Sessions is cleaning up the Justice Department, and not a moment too soon]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.

*McCarthy, Andrew C. (September 16, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451436/criminal-justice-reform-attorney-general-jeff-sessions-obama-administratdion-abuse-prosecutorial-discretion On Criminal Justice, Sessions Is Returning DOJ to the Rule of Law]. ''National Review''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.

*Zapotosky, Matt; Horwitz, Sari (November 24, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/while-eyes-are-on-russia-sessions-dramatically-reshapes-the-justice-department/2017/11/24/dd52d66a-b8dd-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html While eyes are on Russia, Sessions dramatically reshapes the Justice Department]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/27/wapo-sessions-methodically-reshaping-doj-reflect-nationalist-ideology-hard-line-views/ WaPo: Jeff Sessions ‘Methodically Reshaping’ DOJ to ‘Reflect Nationalist Ideology and Hard-Line Views’]. ''Breitbart News''. November 27, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.

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*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/27/wapo-sessions-methodically-reshaping-doj-reflect-nationalist-ideology-hard-line-views/ WaPo: Jeff Sessions ‘Methodically Reshaping’ DOJ to ‘Reflect Nationalist Ideology and Hard-Line Views’]. ''Breitbart News''. November 27, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.

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*Klukowski, Ken (November 29, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/29/klukowski-media-panics-over-sessions-success-at-justice-department/ Klukowski: Media Panics over Sessions’ Success at Justice Department]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 2, 2017.

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*Klukowski, Ken (November 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/29/klukowski-media-panics-over-sessions-success-at-justice-department/ Klukowski: Media Panics over Sessions’ Success at Justice Department]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 2, 2017.

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*Klukowski, Ken (December 28, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/28/jeff-sessions-focused-in-2017-on-restoring-rule-of-law-and-constitutional-rights/ Jeff Sessions Focused in 2017 on Restoring Rule of Law and Constitutional Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

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*Klukowski, Ken (December 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/28/jeff-sessions-focused-in-2017-on-restoring-rule-of-law-and-constitutional-rights/ Jeff Sessions Focused in 2017 on Restoring Rule of Law and Constitutional Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

*Farivar, Masood (December 30, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-attorney-general-jeff-sessions-roll-back-obama-policies/4185452.html How US Attorney General Jeff Sessions Has Rolled Back Obama-era Policies]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.</ref> Under Sessions, the DOJ changed its positions on numerous legal matters.<ref>Kendall, Brent; Bravin, Jess (January 5, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-justice-department-takes-u-turns-on-obama-era-positions-1515148200 Trump’s Justice Department Takes U-Turns on Obama-Era Positions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.</ref>

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*June 2, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law to reduce the backlog of families of fallen police officers waiting to receive benefits due to their status.<ref name="PoliceVets">Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/02/trump-signs-bills-to-help-police-officers-veterans.html Trump signs bills to help police officers, veterans]. ''Fox News''. June 2, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.

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*Spiering, Charlie (June 3, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/03/trump-signs-bills-assisting-law-enforcement-behind-you-100-percent/ Donald Trump Signs Bills Assisting Law Enforcement: ‘We Are Behind You 100 Percent’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2017.</ref>

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*Spiering, Charlie (June 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/03/trump-signs-bills-assisting-law-enforcement-behind-you-100-percent/ Donald Trump Signs Bills Assisting Law Enforcement: ‘We Are Behind You 100 Percent’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2017.</ref>

===Executive actions, 2017===

[[File:Jeff Sessions official portrait.jpg|thumb|200px|Attorney General [[Jeff Sessions]]]]

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Attorney General Sessions had made numerous policy changes promoting conservative governance in the DOJ by the six-month mark in Trump's presidency.<ref>Starr, Penny; Mason, Ian (July 25, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/25/jeff-sessions-tenure-at-doj-marked-by-progress-on-president-trumps-america-first-agenda/ Jeff Sessions’ Tenure at DOJ Marked by Progress on President Trump’s America First Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2017.</ref> Despite the fears of [[liberal]]s, the DOJ strongly enforced [[hate crime]] laws,<ref>Mason, Ian (July 2, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/02/jeff-sessions-doj-hate-crime-summit-we-will-not-tolerate-targeting-any-community-in-our-country/ Jeff Sessions to DOJ Hate Crime Summit: ‘We Will Not Tolerate the Targeting of Any Community in Our Country’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 3, 2017.</ref> and unlike the Obama Administration, the Trump DOJ began enforcing antitrust law to ensure a free market rather than adding regulations and power to the administrative state.<ref>Carney, John (November 20, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/20/the-trump-era-of-antitrust-enforcement-dawns/ The Trump Era of Antitrust Enforcement Dawns]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 2, 2017.</ref>

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Attorney General Sessions had made numerous policy changes promoting conservative governance in the DOJ by the six-month mark in Trump's presidency.<ref>Starr, Penny; Mason, Ian (July 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/25/jeff-sessions-tenure-at-doj-marked-by-progress-on-president-trumps-america-first-agenda/ Jeff Sessions’ Tenure at DOJ Marked by Progress on President Trump’s America First Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2017.</ref> Despite the fears of [[liberal]]s, the DOJ strongly enforced [[hate crime]] laws,<ref>Mason, Ian (July 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/02/jeff-sessions-doj-hate-crime-summit-we-will-not-tolerate-targeting-any-community-in-our-country/ Jeff Sessions to DOJ Hate Crime Summit: ‘We Will Not Tolerate the Targeting of Any Community in Our Country’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 3, 2017.</ref> and unlike the Obama Administration, the Trump DOJ began enforcing antitrust law to ensure a free market rather than adding regulations and power to the administrative state.<ref>Carney, John (November 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/20/the-trump-era-of-antitrust-enforcement-dawns/ The Trump Era of Antitrust Enforcement Dawns]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 2, 2017.</ref>

*February 2017—Attorney General Sessions rescinded an Obama Administration memo that directed the Bureau of Prisons to begin phasing out private prisons.<ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (March 16, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/16/trump-administration-reversal-on-private-prison-use-faces-pitfalls.html Trump administration reversal on private prison use faces pitfalls]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref>

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*February 9, 2017—President Trump signed three executive orders pertaining to law enforcement. The first cracked down and strengthens the law against international crime organizations, the second deals with anti-law enforcement crimes, and third with finding a strategy for reducing crime in general, "including, in particular, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and violent crime."<ref>Fabian, Jordan (February 9, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/318693-trump-signs-executive-actions-targeting-crime Trump signs executive actions aimed at crime crackdown]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 9, 2017.</ref> Attorney General Sessions proceeded to implement the orders.<ref>Wheeler, Lydia (July 26, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/343922-sessions-acting-on-violent-crime-task-force-recommendations Sessions acting on violent crime task force recommendations]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.</ref>

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*February 9, 2017—President Trump signed three executive orders pertaining to law enforcement. The first cracked down and strengthens the law against international crime organizations, the second deals with anti-law enforcement crimes, and third with finding a strategy for reducing crime in general, "including, in particular, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and violent crime."<ref>Fabian, Jordan (February 9, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/318693-trump-signs-executive-actions-targeting-crime Trump signs executive actions aimed at crime crackdown]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 9, 2017.</ref> Attorney General Sessions proceeded to implement the orders.<ref>Wheeler, Lydia (July 26, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/343922-sessions-acting-on-violent-crime-task-force-recommendations Sessions acting on violent crime task force recommendations]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.</ref>

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*March 10, 2017—Attorney General Sessions asked the 46 remaining [[United States Attorney|U.S. attorneys]] appointed by Obama, arguably the most left-wing president in U.S. history, to resign.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/10/ag-sessions-asks-remaining-46-us-attorneys-to-resign.html AG Sessions asks remaining 46 US attorneys to resign]. ''Fox News''. March 10, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2017.</ref><ref>[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/10/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-seeks-resignations-46-us-attorneys/ Attorney General Jeff Sessions Seeks Resignations of 46 US Attorneys]. ''Breitbart News''. March 10, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2017.</ref> One of those U.S. attorneys was the failed Zachary Fardon, who was lax in his prosecution of gun crimes (Sessions directed the Justice Department to increase prosecutions on gun-law violations and to reinforce harsh sentences for such).<ref>Hawkins, Awr (March 11, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/11/jeff-sessions-asks-chicagos-obama-appointed-federal-prosecutor-to-resign/ Jeff Sessions Asks Chicago’s Failed Obama-Appointed Federal Prosecutor to Resign]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 11, 2017.</ref> When one of those attorneys, Preet Bharara, refused to resign (likely for political gain), he was fired.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/11/us-attorney-bharara-is-fired-after-rejecting-sessions-step-down-request.html US attorney Bharara is fired after rejecting Sessions' step-down request]. ''Fox News''. March 11, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2017.</ref> Later, in May 2017, more Obama holdovers left the Justice Department.<ref>Mason, Ian (May 26, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/26/more-obama-holdovers-flushed-jeff-sessions-justice-department/ More Obama Holdovers Flushed Out of Jeff Sessions’ Justice Department]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2017.</ref>

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*March 10, 2017—Attorney General Sessions asked the 46 remaining [[United States Attorney|U.S. attorneys]] appointed by Obama, arguably the most left-wing president in U.S. history, to resign.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/10/ag-sessions-asks-remaining-46-us-attorneys-to-resign.html AG Sessions asks remaining 46 US attorneys to resign]. ''Fox News''. March 10, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/10/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-seeks-resignations-46-us-attorneys/ Attorney General Jeff Sessions Seeks Resignations of 46 US Attorneys]. ''Breitbart News''. March 10, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2017.</ref> One of those U.S. attorneys was the failed Zachary Fardon, who was lax in his prosecution of gun crimes (Sessions directed the Justice Department to increase prosecutions on gun-law violations and to reinforce harsh sentences for such).<ref>Hawkins, Awr (March 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/11/jeff-sessions-asks-chicagos-obama-appointed-federal-prosecutor-to-resign/ Jeff Sessions Asks Chicago’s Failed Obama-Appointed Federal Prosecutor to Resign]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 11, 2017.</ref> When one of those attorneys, Preet Bharara, refused to resign (likely for political gain), he was fired.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/11/us-attorney-bharara-is-fired-after-rejecting-sessions-step-down-request.html US attorney Bharara is fired after rejecting Sessions' step-down request]. ''Fox News''. March 11, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2017.</ref> Later, in May 2017, more Obama holdovers left the Justice Department.<ref>Mason, Ian (May 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/26/more-obama-holdovers-flushed-jeff-sessions-justice-department/ More Obama Holdovers Flushed Out of Jeff Sessions’ Justice Department]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2017.</ref>

*April 3, 2017—Attorney General Sessions ordered the Department of Justice to review Obama's agreements with local police departments. Sessions made this order to give back local control to police departments.<ref>Multiple references:

* Chakraborty, Barnini (April 4, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/04/sessions-tells-doj-to-revisit-obama-era-agreements-with-local-police-departments.html Sessions tells DOJ to revisit Obama-era agreements with local police departments]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.

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* Starr, Penny (April 4, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/ag-sessions-orders-review-of-doj-police-conduct-investigations-restore-respect-local-control/ AG Sessions Orders Review of DOJ Police Conduct Investigations — Restore, Respect Local Control]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref>

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* Starr, Penny (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/ag-sessions-orders-review-of-doj-police-conduct-investigations-restore-respect-local-control/ AG Sessions Orders Review of DOJ Police Conduct Investigations — Restore, Respect Local Control]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref>

*April 13, 2017—The Justice Department prosecuted two doctors and one other for practicing [[female genital mutilation]] – the first such prosecutions under a federal law passed by Congress in 1996 prohibiting the practice.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/116 18 U.S.C. §116]

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*{{cite news|url=http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2017/06/08/michigan-house-passes-female-genital-mutilation-legislation/382356001/|title=Michigan House passes female genital mutilation legislation|date=June 8, 2017 |accessdate=June 14, 2017|work=Detroit Free Press}}

*{{cite news|url=https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2017/04/24/white-house-wont-comment-on-first-female-genital-mutilation-case-in-us-n2317523|title=White House Has No Comment on First Female Genital Mutilation Case in U.S. |date=April 24, 2017|accessdate=June 14, 2017}}

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*Munro, Neil (April 19, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/18/media-ignores-imported-female-genital-mutilation/ Establishment Media Hides Trump’s New Policy to Stop ‘Genital Mutilation’ of American Girls]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref>

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*Munro, Neil (April 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/18/media-ignores-imported-female-genital-mutilation/ Establishment Media Hides Trump’s New Policy to Stop ‘Genital Mutilation’ of American Girls]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref>

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*May 9, 2017—Although he previously stated he was not planning on asking him to resign,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (April 12, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/12/trump-does-not-intend-ask-fbi-director-james-comey-resign/ Trump Does Not Intend to Ask FBI Director James Comey to Resign]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.

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*May 9, 2017—Although he previously stated he was not planning on asking him to resign,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (April 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/12/trump-does-not-intend-ask-fbi-director-james-comey-resign/ Trump Does Not Intend to Ask FBI Director James Comey to Resign]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.

However, President Trump later stated that he had been planning on firing Comey from the beginning of his presidency:

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*Boyer, Dave (May 11, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/11/trump-id-fire-comey-regardless-doj-recommendation/ Trump says he planned to fire Comey regardless of Justice recommendation]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.</ref> President Trump, at the recommendation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General [[Rod Rosenstein]], fired Obama-appointed FBI director [[James Comey]] for being unfit to serve in the position.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Boyer, Dave (May 11, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/11/trump-id-fire-comey-regardless-doj-recommendation/ Trump says he planned to fire Comey regardless of Justice recommendation]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.</ref> President Trump, at the recommendation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General [[Rod Rosenstein]], fired Obama-appointed FBI director [[James Comey]] for being unfit to serve in the position.<ref>Multiple references:

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* Noble, Andrea; Dinan, Stephen (May 9, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/9/james-comney-fired-fbi-director/ Trump fires FBI Director James Comey]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 9, 2017.

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* Noble, Andrea; Dinan, Stephen (May 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/9/james-comney-fired-fbi-director/ Trump fires FBI Director James Comey]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 9, 2017.

* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/09/trump-fires-fbi-director-comey.html Trump fires FBI Director Comey]. ''Fox News''. May 9, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.

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* Nussbaum, Daniel (May 9, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/09/trump-fires-fbi-director-james-comey/ Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 9, 2017.

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* Nussbaum, Daniel (May 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/09/trump-fires-fbi-director-james-comey/ Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 9, 2017.

It should be noted that at the time of his firing, Comey was very unpopular, moreso than the president:

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*Easley, Jonathan (May 23, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/334692-poll-comey-was-deeply-unpopular-at-time-of-firing Poll: Comey was deeply unpopular at time of firing]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 23, 2017.</ref> Democrats and liberals were dismayed at the decision,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Easley, Jonathan (May 23, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/334692-poll-comey-was-deeply-unpopular-at-time-of-firing Poll: Comey was deeply unpopular at time of firing]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 23, 2017.</ref> Democrats and liberals were dismayed at the decision,<ref>Multiple references:

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* Nussbaum, Daniel (May 9, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/05/09/celebrities-melt-down-over-comey-firing-full-blown-constitutional-crisis/ Celebrities Melt Down Over Comey Firing: ‘Full Blown Constitutional Crisis’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 10, 2017.

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* Nussbaum, Daniel (May 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/05/09/celebrities-melt-down-over-comey-firing-full-blown-constitutional-crisis/ Celebrities Melt Down Over Comey Firing: ‘Full Blown Constitutional Crisis’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 10, 2017.

* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/10/trump-takes-aim-at-schumers-reaction-to-comey-firing.html Trump defends Comey firing, says ousted FBI director 'wasn't doing a good job']. ''Fox News''. May 10, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.

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* Harper, Jennifer (May 10, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/10/liberal-media-goes-into-full-panic-mode-over-comey/ Liberal media goes into ‘full panic mode’ over Comey coverage: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

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* Harper, Jennifer (May 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/10/liberal-media-goes-into-full-panic-mode-over-comey/ Liberal media goes into ‘full panic mode’ over Comey coverage: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

However, liberals and Democrats changed their positon on firing Comey, thus acting as hypocrites:

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*Nolan, Lucas (May 10, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/10/the-amazing-democrat-u-turn-on-the-firing-of-james-comey/ The Amazing Democrat U-Turn on the Firing of James Comey]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.</ref> but it showed that Trump was serious about shaking up D.C. and "[[Drain the swamp|draining the swamp]]."<ref>Boyle, Matthew (May 10, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/10/the-unconventional-president-donald-trump-shakes-washington-to-its-core-by-firing-comey/ The Unconventional President: Donald Trump Shakes Washington to Its Core by Firing Comey]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 10, 2017.</ref>

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*Nolan, Lucas (May 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/10/the-amazing-democrat-u-turn-on-the-firing-of-james-comey/ The Amazing Democrat U-Turn on the Firing of James Comey]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.</ref> but it showed that Trump was serious about shaking up D.C. and "[[Drain the swamp|draining the swamp]]."<ref>Boyle, Matthew (May 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/10/the-unconventional-president-donald-trump-shakes-washington-to-its-core-by-firing-comey/ The Unconventional President: Donald Trump Shakes Washington to Its Core by Firing Comey]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 10, 2017.</ref>

*May 11, 2017—Attorney General Sessions ended Obama and [[Eric Holder]]'s policy of pursuing light sentences for criminals when he ordered federal prosecutors to pursue "the most serious and readily provable offense" committed by those under prosecution.<ref>Multiple references:

* Shaw, Adam (May 12, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/12/sessions-ends-obama-era-leniency-on-sentencing-infuriating-civil-rights-groups.html Sessions ends Obama-era leniency on sentencing, infuriating civil rights groups]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.

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* Mason, Ian (May 12, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/12/sessions-doj-ends-holder-memo-era-resumes-strict-drug-sentencing/ Sessions DOJ Ends ‘Holder Memo’ Era, Resumes Strict Drug Sentencing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.

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* Mason, Ian (May 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/12/sessions-doj-ends-holder-memo-era-resumes-strict-drug-sentencing/ Sessions DOJ Ends ‘Holder Memo’ Era, Resumes Strict Drug Sentencing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.

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* Saavedra, Ryan (May 12, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/12/bad-hombre-crackdown-sessions-ramps-war-drug-traffickers/ Bad Hombre Crackdown: Sessions Ramps War on Drug Traffickers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.

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* Saavedra, Ryan (May 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/12/bad-hombre-crackdown-sessions-ramps-war-drug-traffickers/ Bad Hombre Crackdown: Sessions Ramps War on Drug Traffickers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/sessions-orders-longer-prison-sentences-reversing-obama-era-policy/3849335.html Sessions Orders Longer Prison Sentences, Reversing Obama-era Policy]. ''Voice of America''. May 12, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref>

*June 7, 2017—Attorney General Sessions ended a policy begun by Eric Holder where the Justice Department would reach settlements with companies that required them to pay third-party groups, many of which were left-wing organizations.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/07/doj-ends-holder-era-slush-fund-payouts-to-outside-groups.html DOJ ends Holder-era ‘slush fund’ payouts to outside groups]. ''Fox News''. June 7, 2017. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (June 7, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/07/sessions-ends-doj-handouts-leftist-groups/ Jeff Sessions Ends DOJ Handouts for Leftist Groups]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (June 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/07/sessions-ends-doj-handouts-leftist-groups/ Jeff Sessions Ends DOJ Handouts for Leftist Groups]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

*Higgins, Sean (June 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/justice-department-ends-slush-fund-backing-for-nonprofits/article/2625323 Justice Department ends 'slush fund' backing for nonprofits]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 25, 2017.

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*Isidore, Chris (June 7, 2017). [~~http~~://money.cnn.com/2017/06/07/news/economy/sessions-corporate-settlements/index.html Sessions ends Obama-era practice that steered millions to public interest groups]. ''CNN Money''. Retrieved October 25, 2017.

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*Isidore, Chris (June 7, 2017). [https://money.cnn.com/2017/06/07/news/economy/sessions-corporate-settlements/index.html Sessions ends Obama-era practice that steered millions to public interest groups]. ''CNN Money''. Retrieved October 25, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (October 24, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/24/evidence-obamas-doj-slush-fund-specifically-excluded-conservatives/ More Evidence Obama’s DOJ Slush Fund Excluded Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 25, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (October 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/24/evidence-obamas-doj-slush-fund-specifically-excluded-conservatives/ More Evidence Obama’s DOJ Slush Fund Excluded Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 25, 2017.

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*Pappas, Alex (October 25, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/25/smoking-gun-email-reveals-obama-doj-blocked-conservative-groups-from-settlement-funds-gop-lawmaker-says.html 'Smoking gun' email reveals Obama DOJ blocked conservative groups from settlement funds, GOP lawmaker says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 25, 2017.</ref> It was reported in August 2017 that the DOJ was investigating Holder's policy.<ref>Mason, Ian (August 4, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/04/sessions-orders-doj-recount-slush-fund-payments-leftists/ Exclusive – Jeff Sessions Orders Look into ‘DOJ Slush Fund’ Payments to Leftists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref>

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*Pappas, Alex (October 25, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/25/smoking-gun-email-reveals-obama-doj-blocked-conservative-groups-from-settlement-funds-gop-lawmaker-says.html 'Smoking gun' email reveals Obama DOJ blocked conservative groups from settlement funds, GOP lawmaker says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 25, 2017.</ref> It was reported in August 2017 that the DOJ was investigating Holder's policy.<ref>Mason, Ian (August 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/04/sessions-orders-doj-recount-slush-fund-payments-leftists/ Exclusive – Jeff Sessions Orders Look into ‘DOJ Slush Fund’ Payments to Leftists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref>

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*June 20, 2017—Attorney General Sessions launched the National Public Safety Partnership as part of a wider DOJ effort at countering violent crime.<ref>Mason, Ian (June 20, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/20/jeff-sessions-launches-national-public-safety-partnership/ AG Jeff Sessions Vows to Counter Rise in Violent Crime, Launches ‘National Public Safety Partnership’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref>

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*June 20, 2017—Attorney General Sessions launched the National Public Safety Partnership as part of a wider DOJ effort at countering violent crime.<ref>Mason, Ian (June 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/20/jeff-sessions-launches-national-public-safety-partnership/ AG Jeff Sessions Vows to Counter Rise in Violent Crime, Launches ‘National Public Safety Partnership’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref>

*June 30, 2017—The Trump Administration sent 20 [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|ATF]] agents to [[Chicago]] to help the city fight gun violence.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Noble, Andrea (June 30, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/30/trump-administration-sends-feds-chicago-atf-agents/ Trump administration sends ‘feds,’ 20 ATF agents to Chicago]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

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*Noble, Andrea (June 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/30/trump-administration-sends-feds-chicago-atf-agents/ Trump administration sends ‘feds,’ 20 ATF agents to Chicago]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/30/trumps-feds-now-in-chicago-to-fight-gun-violence-report-says.html Trump's 'feds' now in Chicago to fight gun violence 'epidemic']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

*Gorner, Jeremy (June 30, 2017). [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-federal-agents-gun-crimes-trump-20170630-story.html As feds help Chicago on guns, Trump aide says city's crime more about 'morality']. ''Chicago Tribune''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

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*Mortosko, David (June 30, 2017). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4654328/Chicago-police-feds-team-new-effort-curb-violence.html I'm sending the feds into Chicago after 1,714 shootings this year says Trump – and Democrat-led city begged for the help]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> The local US Attorney said the same day that his office had already prosecuted more Chicago gun cases in 2017 than it had done throughout the entire year 2016.<ref>[~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/30/the-latest-feds-send-20-more-atf-agents-to-chicago/? The Latest: Feds prosecuting most Chicago gun cases in years]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref>

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*Mortosko, David (June 30, 2017). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4654328/Chicago-police-feds-team-new-effort-curb-violence.html I'm sending the feds into Chicago after 1,714 shootings this year says Trump – and Democrat-led city begged for the help]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> The local US Attorney said the same day that his office had already prosecuted more Chicago gun cases in 2017 than it had done throughout the entire year 2016.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/30/the-latest-feds-send-20-more-atf-agents-to-chicago/? The Latest: Feds prosecuting most Chicago gun cases in years]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref>

*July 13, 2017—The DOJ announced it had charged 412 people for health care fraud schemes that had defrauded taxpayers of $1.3 billion, something Attorney General Sessions described as "the largest health care fraud takedown operation in American history."<ref>Multiple references:

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*Noble, Andrea (July 13, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/13/hundreds-charged-health-care-opioid-fraud-scheme/ DOJ charges hundreds in nationwide health care, opioid fraud schemes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

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*Noble, Andrea (July 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/13/hundreds-charged-health-care-opioid-fraud-scheme/ DOJ charges hundreds in nationwide health care, opioid fraud schemes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Cohen, Kelly (July 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/justice-department-announces-largest-heathcare-fraud-takedown-in-american-history/article/2628514 Justice Department announces 'largest heathcare fraud takedown in American history']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (July 13, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/13/jeff-sessions-tom-price-announce-massive-412-defendant-health-care-fraud-round-up/ Jeff Sessions, Tom Price Announce Massive 412 Defendant Health Care Fraud Round Up]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (July 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/13/jeff-sessions-tom-price-announce-massive-412-defendant-health-care-fraud-round-up/ Jeff Sessions, Tom Price Announce Massive 412 Defendant Health Care Fraud Round Up]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/13/us-charging-412-in-health-fraud-schemes-worth-1-3-billion.html US charging 412 in health fraud schemes worth $1.3 billion]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref>

*July 19, 2017—Attorney General Sessions reversed Eric Holder's limitation of asset forfeiture, expanding the ability for state and local law enforcement departments to seize property using federal law, rather than just state or local law. Several safeguards were implemented along with this policy.<ref>Multiple references:

*Chakraborty, Barnini (July 19, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/19/sessions-opens-door-for-police-to-seize-assets-faces-gop-pushback.html Sessions opens door for police to seize assets, faces GOP pushback]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*Easley, Jonathan (July 19, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/342702-doj-expanding-controversial-asset-seizures-programs DOJ expanding controversial asset seizures programs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*Easley, Jonathan (July 19, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/342702-doj-expanding-controversial-asset-seizures-programs DOJ expanding controversial asset seizures programs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (July 19, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/19/department-of-justice-rolls-out-new-asset-forfeiture-directive/ Department of Justice Rolls Out New Asset Forfeiture Directive]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (July 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/19/department-of-justice-rolls-out-new-asset-forfeiture-directive/ Department of Justice Rolls Out New Asset Forfeiture Directive]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (July 19, 2017). [~~http~~://freebeacon.com/issues/sessions-new-guidelines-asset-forfeiture/ Sessions Announces New Federal Guidelines on Controversial Asset Forfeiture Practice]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (July 19, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/sessions-new-guidelines-asset-forfeiture/ Sessions Announces New Federal Guidelines on Controversial Asset Forfeiture Practice]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.cbsnews.com/news/sessions-signals-more-police-property-seizures-coming-from-justice-department/ Sessions reinstates asset forfeiture policy at Justice Department]. ''CBS News''. July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sessions-signals-more-police-property-seizures-coming-from-justice-department/ Sessions reinstates asset forfeiture policy at Justice Department]. ''CBS News''. July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/news/apnewsbreak-us-restoring-asset-seizures-_-with-safeguards/ AP News Break: US Restoring Asset Seizures _ With Safeguards]. ''Breitbart News''. July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017.

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*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/apnewsbreak-us-restoring-asset-seizures-_-with-safeguards/ AP News Break: US Restoring Asset Seizures _ With Safeguards]. ''Breitbart News''. July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017.

Some conservatives opposed this action:

*Byas, Steve (July 20, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/26515-attorney-general-sessions-calls-for-even-more-civil-asset-forfeiture Attorney General Sessions Calls for Even More Civil Asset Forfeiture]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 16, 2018.

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*Clabough, Raven (September 12, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/congress/item/26896-national-debt-surpasses-20-trillion-for-the-first-time-in-us-history National Debt Surpasses $20 Trillion for the First Time in U.S. History]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 16, 2018.</ref>

*July 2017—It was reported that federal gun crime prosecutions by the DOJ in the preceding three months increased 23% over the same period in 2016, showing the Justice Department was taking a tough stance on gun crimes.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Noble, Andrea (July 28, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/28/feds-crack-down-illegal-guns-prosecutions-23-perce/ Feds crack down on illegal guns, prosecutions up 23 percent]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 28, 2017.

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*Noble, Andrea (July 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/28/feds-crack-down-illegal-guns-prosecutions-23-perce/ Feds crack down on illegal guns, prosecutions up 23 percent]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 28, 2017.

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*Gutowski, Stephen (July 28, 2017). [~~http~~://freebeacon.com/issues/doj-gun-prosecutions-nearly-23-percent/ DOJ: Gun Prosecutions Up Nearly 23 Percent]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 28, 2017.

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*Gutowski, Stephen (July 28, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/doj-gun-prosecutions-nearly-23-percent/ DOJ: Gun Prosecutions Up Nearly 23 Percent]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 28, 2017.

*Cohen, Kelly (July 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/federal-gun-prosecutions-increase-since-jeff-sessions-directive/article/2629978 Federal gun prosecutions increase since Jeff Sessions directive]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 28, 2017.

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*Hawkins, Awr (July 30, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/30/prosecutions-illegal-gun-possession-23-percent-president-trump-ag-sessions/ Prosecutions for Illegal Gun Possession Up 23 Percent Under President Trump, AG Sessions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref>

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*Hawkins, Awr (July 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/30/prosecutions-illegal-gun-possession-23-percent-president-trump-ag-sessions/ Prosecutions for Illegal Gun Possession Up 23 Percent Under President Trump, AG Sessions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref>

*August 2, 2017—The DOJ launched opioid fraud and abuse unit to fight opioid prescription abuses and the opioid crisis.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Noble, Andrea (August 2, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/2/sessions-launches-doj-opioid-fraud-and-abuse-unit/ Sessions launches DOJ opioid fraud and abuse unit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

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*Noble, Andrea (August 2, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/2/sessions-launches-doj-opioid-fraud-and-abuse-unit/ Sessions launches DOJ opioid fraud and abuse unit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

*Cohen, Kelly (August 2, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/justice-department-launches-opioid-fraud-and-abuse-detection-unit/article/2630418 Justice Department launches Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

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*Tillett, Emily (August 2, 2017). [~~http~~://www.cbsnews.com/news/sessions-announces-new-doj-opioid-fraud-and-abuse-detection-unit/ Sessions announces new DOJ opioid fraud and abuse detection unit]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref>

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*Tillett, Emily (August 2, 2017). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sessions-announces-new-doj-opioid-fraud-and-abuse-detection-unit/ Sessions announces new DOJ opioid fraud and abuse detection unit]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref>

*August 4, 2017—Attorney General Sessions and the DOJ cracked down on illegal leaks of classified information from within the government, taking actions such as actively pursuing three times more investigations in the first six months of the Trump Administration than had been open at the end of the Obama Administration and by creating a counterintelligence unit in the FBI for these investigations.<ref>Multiple references:

*Chakraborty, Barnini (August 4, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/04/sessions-announces-hunt-for-leakers-says-cases-have-exploded.html Sessions announces hunt for leakers, says cases have 'exploded']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/session-classified-leaks-/3972547.html Trump Administration Cracks Down on Leakers]. ''Voice of America''. August 4, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

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*Noble, Andrea (August 4, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/4/jeff-sessions-announces-doj-crackdown-leaks/ Sessions announces DOJ crackdown on leaks: ‘We are taking a stand’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

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*Noble, Andrea (August 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/4/jeff-sessions-announces-doj-crackdown-leaks/ Sessions announces DOJ crackdown on leaks: ‘We are taking a stand’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (August 4, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/04/dont-do-it-jeff-sessions-intel-chiefs-promise-to-prosecute-leakers/ ‘Don’t Do It’: Jeff Sessions, Intel Chiefs Promise to Prosecute Leakers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (August 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/04/dont-do-it-jeff-sessions-intel-chiefs-promise-to-prosecute-leakers/ ‘Don’t Do It’: Jeff Sessions, Intel Chiefs Promise to Prosecute Leakers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

*Savage, Charlie; Sullivan, Eileen (August 4, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/04/us/politics/jeff-sessions-trump-leaks-attorney-general.html Leak Investigations Triple Under Trump, Sessions Says]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref> Despite this, by the end of 2017, few leakers had been caught.<ref>Nelson, Steven (December 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/despite-threatened-crackdown-few-leakers-caught-under-trump-and-jeff-sessions/article/2644606 Despite threatened crackdown, few leakers caught under Trump and Jeff Sessions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 31, 2017.</ref>

*August 28, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order reversing Obama-era limitations on police departments' ability to buy surplus military equipment and re-establishing a program ended by the Obama Administration to help the police departments acquire the equipment.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Noble, Andrea (August 28, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/28/trump-reinstate-military-surplus-local-police/ Trump reverses Obama, reinstates program sending military surplus to local police]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.

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*Noble, Andrea (August 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/28/trump-reinstate-military-surplus-local-police/ Trump reverses Obama, reinstates program sending military surplus to local police]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/28/trump-doj-reverse-obama-restrictions-on-military-gear-for-local-police.html Trump, DOJ reverse Obama restrictions on military gear for local police]. ''Fox News''. August 28, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-police-equipment-idUSKCN1B81TI Trump rescinds Obama limits on transfer of military gear to police]. ''Reuters''. August 28, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.

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*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-signs-executive-order-on-military-gear/ Trump signs executive order on military gear]. ''CBS News''. August 28, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.</ref>

*September 15, 2017—The DOJ changed a program run by its Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, turning it from one from reforming police departments and dealing with use of force in the departments to one that would help departments fight violent crime.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Noble, Andrea (September 15, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/15/doj-overhauls-cops-program-to-focus-on-violent-cri/ Justice Dept. overhauls program to tackle violent crime rather than police use-of-force concerns]. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.

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*Noble, Andrea (September 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/15/doj-overhauls-cops-program-to-focus-on-violent-cri/ Justice Dept. overhauls program to tackle violent crime rather than police use-of-force concerns]. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.

*Raasch, Chuck (September 15, 2017). [http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/doj-shifts-from-collaborative-reform-doctrine-toward-trump-s-law/article_c3b1daa7-7dbb-5607-82d8-55ff0660460d.html DOJ shifts from 'collaborative reform' doctrine toward Trump's law-and-order mandate]. ''St. Louis Post-Dispatch''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.

*Cohen, Kelly (September 15, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/justice-department-scales-back-obama-era-program-to-advise-police/article/2634575 Justice Department scales back Obama-era program to advise police]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.

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*Wheeler, Lydia (September 15, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/regulation/350954-doj-rolls-back-program-intended-to-identify-problems-in-police-departments DOJ rolls back program intended to identify problems in police departments]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.

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*Wheeler, Lydia (September 15, 2017). [https://thehill.com/regulation/350954-doj-rolls-back-program-intended-to-identify-problems-in-police-departments DOJ rolls back program intended to identify problems in police departments]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.

*Barrett, Devlin (September 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/justice-department-ends-program-scrutinizing-local-police-forces/2017/09/15/ee88d02e-9a3d-11e7-82e4-f1076f6d6152_story.html Justice Department ends program scrutinizing local police forces]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 17, 2017.</ref>

*September 2017—The DOJ announced it had charged 3,800 suspected gang members from the United States, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, something which showed the DOJ's effort in combating criminal activity and gangs like [[MS-13]] and 18th Street.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Binder, John (October 2, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/10/02/3800-gang-members-charged-transnational-doj-operation/ 3800 Gang Members Charged in Transnational DOJ Operation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

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*Binder, John (October 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/10/02/3800-gang-members-charged-transnational-doj-operation/ 3800 Gang Members Charged in Transnational DOJ Operation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (October 3, 2017). [~~http~~://freebeacon.com/issues/3800-gang-members-charged-in-transnational-gangbusting-operation/ 3,800 Gang Members Charged in Transnational Gangbusting Operation]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (October 3, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/3800-gang-members-charged-in-transnational-gangbusting-operation/ 3,800 Gang Members Charged in Transnational Gangbusting Operation]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/officials-praise-large-gang-roundups-in-us-central-america/4048674.html Officials Praise Large Gang Roundups in US, Central America]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 30, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

*Farivar, Masood (September 29, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/gang-suspects-charged-united-states-central-america-roundup/4050170.html 3,800 Gang Suspects Charged in US-Central American Six-month Roundup]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

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*October 5, 2017—The DOJ announced several initiatives for reducing violent crime, including recommitting to Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program intended to combat violent crime, and fast-tracking the process of tracing guns used in shootings back to the people who originally purchased them.<ref>Multiple references:

*Johnson, Kevin (October 5, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/05/doj-revives-strategy-reduce-gun-crimes-local-gangs/735191001/ DOJ revives strategy to reduce gun crimes, local gangs]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (October 5, 2017). [~~http~~://freebeacon.com/issues/doj-announces-renewed-focus-violent-crime-fighting-program/ DOJ Announces Renewed Focus on Violent-Crime Fighting Program]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (October 5, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/doj-announces-renewed-focus-violent-crime-fighting-program/ DOJ Announces Renewed Focus on Violent-Crime Fighting Program]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*Viswanatha, Aruna (October 5, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-targets-violent-crime-through-local-partnerships-1507217400 Justice Department Targets Violent Crime Through Local Partnerships]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*Neuhauser, Alan (October 5, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2017-10-05/ag-sessions-instructs-prosecutors-to-renew-focus-on-violent-crime Sessions Instructs Federal Prosecutors to Renew Focus on Violent Crime]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*Quinn, Melissa (October 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/justice-department-rolls-out-new-initiative-to-fight-violent-crime/article/2636617 Justice Department rolls out new initiative to fight violent crime]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

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*Shelbourne, Mallory (October 5, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/regulation/administration/354050-doj-announces-new-plan-to-reduce-violent-crime Justice Dept announces new plan to reduce violent crime]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

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*Shelbourne, Mallory (October 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/regulation/administration/354050-doj-announces-new-plan-to-reduce-violent-crime Justice Dept announces new plan to reduce violent crime]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-justice-dept-to-fast-track-process-for-tracing-guns-used-in-shooting/4058923.html US Justice Department to Fast-track Process for Tracing Guns Used in Shootings]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.</ref>

*October 23, 2017—Attorney General Sessions designated MS-13 as a priority for the DOJ's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces program, allowing the program to use a wide variety of laws to prosecute MS-13 members.<ref>Multiple references:

*Farivar, Masood (October 23, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/department-of-justice-expands-fight-against-ms-13-street-game/4082774.html Department of Justice Expands Fight Against MS-13 Street Gang]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

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*Price, Bob (October 23, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/10/23/ms-13-prioritized-doj-enforcement-says-ag-sessions/ MS-13 Prioritized for DOJ Enforcement, Says AG Sessions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

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*Price, Bob (October 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/10/23/ms-13-prioritized-doj-enforcement-says-ag-sessions/ MS-13 Prioritized for DOJ Enforcement, Says AG Sessions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (October 23, 2017). [~~http~~://freebeacon.com/national-security/sessions-will-use-whatever-laws-get-ms-13-off-streets/ Sessions: ‘We Will Use Whatever Laws We Have to Get MS-13 Off of Our Streets’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (October 23, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/sessions-will-use-whatever-laws-get-ms-13-off-streets/ Sessions: ‘We Will Use Whatever Laws We Have to Get MS-13 Off of Our Streets’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (October 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/23/ms-13-doj-organized-crime-task-force-target/ Sessions unleashes organized crime task force on MS-13]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

*Shabad, Rebecca (October 23, 2017). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeff-sessions-makes-ms-13-a-priority-for-drug-enforcement-task-forces/ Jeff Sessions makes MS-13 a priority for drug enforcement task forces]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

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*Watson, Kathryn (November 17, 2017). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sessions-to-end-doj-memos-on-how-to-enforce-policy/ Sessions announces end of DOJ guidance memos]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

*Cohen, Kelly (November 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jeff-sessions-ends-obama-era-practice-of-changing-policy-through-guidance-memos/article/2641070 Jeff Sessions ends Obama-era practice of changing policy through 'guidance memos']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

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*Wheeler, Lydia (November 17, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/regulation/administration/360930-sessions-issues-memo-prohibiting-doj-from-issuing-regulatory Sessions: DOJ prohibited from issuing guidance that creates new rules]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

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*Wheeler, Lydia (November 17, 2017). [https://thehill.com/regulation/administration/360930-sessions-issues-memo-prohibiting-doj-from-issuing-regulatory Sessions: DOJ prohibited from issuing guidance that creates new rules]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (November 17, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/17/jeff-sessions-joins-war-on-regulatory-state-mocks-dems-on-russia-story/ Jeff Sessions Joins War on Regulatory State, Mocks Dems on ‘Russia Story’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref>

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*Mason, Ian (November 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/17/jeff-sessions-joins-war-on-regulatory-state-mocks-dems-on-russia-story/ Jeff Sessions Joins War on Regulatory State, Mocks Dems on ‘Russia Story’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref>

*December 21, 2017—Attorney General Sessions rescinded 25 guidance documents that dated back as far as 1975 for being "unnecessary, inconsistent with existing law, or otherwise improper."<ref>Multiple references:

*Savage, Charlie (December 22, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/21/us/politics/justice-dept-guidance-documents.html Justice Dept. Revokes 25 Legal Guidance Documents Dating to 1975]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 8, 2018.

*[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-rescinds-25-guidance-documents Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rescinds 25 Guidance Documents]. ''Department of Justice''. December 21, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2018.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (April 5, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/04/05/san-francisco-sues-jeff-sessions-civil-rights-claim/ San Francisco Sues Jeff Sessions in Civil Rights Claim]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 8, 2018.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (April 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/04/05/san-francisco-sues-jeff-sessions-civil-rights-claim/ San Francisco Sues Jeff Sessions in Civil Rights Claim]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 8, 2018.

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*Gstalter, Morgan (April 5, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/381841-san-francisco-sues-sessions-for-rescinding-civil-rights-guidelines San Francisco sues Sessions for rescinding civil rights guidelines]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 8, 2018.</ref>

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*Gstalter, Morgan (April 5, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/381841-san-francisco-sues-sessions-for-rescinding-civil-rights-guidelines San Francisco sues Sessions for rescinding civil rights guidelines]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 8, 2018.</ref>

===Pardons, 2017===

*August 25, 2017—President Trump pardoned ex-Maricopa County Sheriff [[Joe Arpaio]], noting his over 50 years of "exemplary" public service and fighting illegal immigration in the White House statement of the pardon.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Spiering, Charlie (August 25, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/25/donald-trump-pardons-sheriff-joe-arpaio/ Donald Trump Pardons Sheriff Joe Arpaio]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

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*Spiering, Charlie (August 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/25/donald-trump-pardons-sheriff-joe-arpaio/ Donald Trump Pardons Sheriff Joe Arpaio]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/25/sheriff-joe-arpaio-wins-pardon-from-trump.html Sheriff Joe Arpaio wins pardon from Trump]. ''Fox News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-pardons-former-sheriff-arpaio/4001646.html Trump Pardons Ex-Arizona Sheriff Arpaio]. ''Voice of America''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*Trott, Bill (August 25, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-arpaio-idUSKCN1B600O Trump pardons ex-Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

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*Boyer, Dave; Dinan, Stephen (August 25, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/25/joe-arpaio-pardoned-donald-trump/ Trump pardons Arpaio, citing his ‘exemplary service’ to the nation]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

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*Boyer, Dave; Dinan, Stephen (August 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/25/joe-arpaio-pardoned-donald-trump/ Trump pardons Arpaio, citing his ‘exemplary service’ to the nation]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

See also:

*[https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3974908 President Trump's pardon of former Arizona county sheriff Joseph Arpaio]. ''DocumentCloud''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.

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*President Trump appointed Noel Francisco, a strong conservative, as the U.S. [[Solicitor General]], and the U.S. Senate confirmed him on September 19, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

*Hurley, Lawrence (September 20, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-solicitorgeneral/u-s-senate-confirms-trumps-pick-for-top-supreme-court-lawyer-idUSKCN1BU2GX U.S. Senate confirms Trump's pick for top Supreme Court lawyer]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.

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*Klukowski, Ken (September 19, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/senate-confirms-noel-francisco-as-solicitor-general/ Senate Confirms Noel Francisco as Solicitor General]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.

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*Klukowski, Ken (September 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/senate-confirms-noel-francisco-as-solicitor-general/ Senate Confirms Noel Francisco as Solicitor General]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/19/senate-confirms-trump-pick-for-solicitor-general.html Senate confirms Trump pick for solicitor general]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.

*Lucas, Fred (September 18, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/09/18/trumps-pick-for-key-legal-slot-fought-for-little-sisters-of-poor-against-disputed-obama-appointments/ Likely Next Solicitor General Fought for Nuns, Against Disputed Obama Appointees]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.

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*Swoyer, Alex (September 19, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/senate-confirms-donald-trumps-solicitor-general-no/ Senate confirms Trump’s solicitor general Noel Francisco]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.</ref>

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*Swoyer, Alex (September 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/senate-confirms-donald-trumps-solicitor-general-no/ Senate confirms Trump’s solicitor general Noel Francisco]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.</ref>

===Other achievements, 2017===

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*President Trump expressed strong support for the police and strong opposition to violence directed at police.<ref>Multiple sources:

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*Salama, Mona (January 23, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/23/trump-white-house-pledges-support-law-enforcement-white-house-page/ Trump White House Pledges Support for Law Enforcement in White House Page]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.

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*Salama, Mona (January 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/23/trump-white-house-pledges-support-law-enforcement-white-house-page/ Trump White House Pledges Support for Law Enforcement in White House Page]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.

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*Boyer, Dave (May 15, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/15/donald-trump-police-need-better-protection/ Trump takes aim at Black Lives Matter, slams ‘hostility and violence’ against police]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2017.

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*Boyer, Dave (May 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/15/donald-trump-police-need-better-protection/ Trump takes aim at Black Lives Matter, slams ‘hostility and violence’ against police]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/15/trump-attacks-on-police-must-end-right-now.html Trump: Attacks on police 'must end right now']. ''Fox News''. May 15, 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/28/trump-targets-vile-ms-13-vows-to-enforce-immigration-law.html Trump vows to destroy 'vile' MS-13, 'liberate our towns' from gang's grip]. ''Fox News''. July 28, 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2017.

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*Spiering, Charlie (July 28, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/28/trump-declares-war-gangs-defends-law-enforcement/ Donald Trump Declares War on Gangs, Defends Law Enforcement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.

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*Spiering, Charlie (July 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/28/trump-declares-war-gangs-defends-law-enforcement/ Donald Trump Declares War on Gangs, Defends Law Enforcement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.

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*Manchester, Julia (August 19, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/347224-trump-tweet-targets-anti-police-agitators Trump calls Boston protesters 'anti-police agitators']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 19, 2017.

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*Manchester, Julia (August 19, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/347224-trump-tweet-targets-anti-police-agitators Trump calls Boston protesters 'anti-police agitators']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 19, 2017.

*Cohen, Kelly (September 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jeff-sessions-slander-of-police-has-got-to-stop/article/2633208 Jeff Sessions: Slander of police 'has got to stop']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 6, 2017.</ref> Some law enforcement leaders described Trump as the biggest supporter of police in 2017 and argued that his support played a role in the reduction in anti-police violence that year.<ref>Noble, Andrea (December 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/26/donald-trump-boosts-local-police-with-policies-res/ Law enforcement leaders say Trump’s strong support for police saves lives]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 27, 2017.</ref>

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*At a campaign-style rally held in Arizona on August 22, 2017, President Trump criticized the [[Antifa]] for its violence.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (August 22, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/22/donald-trump-calls-out-antifa-for-violence/ Donald Trump Calls Out Antifa for Violence]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref>

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*At a campaign-style rally held in Arizona on August 22, 2017, President Trump criticized the [[Antifa]] for its violence.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (August 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/22/donald-trump-calls-out-antifa-for-violence/ Donald Trump Calls Out Antifa for Violence]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref>

===Failures, 2017===

*The Trump DOJ was overly reluctant to pursue criminal charges against certain individuals. For example, in late 2017 and early 2018, Trump Administration ended the [[Barack Obama Controversies#IRS discrimination against conservative groups|Obama Administration IRS scandal]] by settling with the affected organizations and apologizing,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mason, Ian (October 26, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/26/doj-settles-with-tea-party-groups-on-lois-lerner-irs-scandal/ DOJ Settles with Tea Party Groups on Lois Lerner IRS Scandal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

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*Mason, Ian (October 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/26/doj-settles-with-tea-party-groups-on-lois-lerner-irs-scandal/ DOJ Settles with Tea Party Groups on Lois Lerner IRS Scandal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/tea-party-groups-settle-lawsuits-over-irs-mistreatment/4087069.html Tea Party Groups Settle Lawsuits Over IRS Mistreatment]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 26, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke (October 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/26/trump-doj-settles-lawsuits-over-tea-party-targeting-by-obama-irs.html Trump DOJ settles lawsuits over Tea Party targeting by Obama IRS]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

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The last settlement was announced on February 1, 2018:

*Singman, Brooke (February 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/01/trump-doj-enters-into-final-settlement-in-irs-targeting-scandal.html Trump DOJ enters into final settlement in IRS targeting scandal]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 1, 2018.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (February 4, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/02/04/irs-apologizes-z-street-delaying-non-profit-status/ IRS Apologizes to Z Street for Delaying Non-profit Status]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 4, 2018.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (February 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/02/04/irs-apologizes-z-street-delaying-non-profit-status/ IRS Apologizes to Z Street for Delaying Non-profit Status]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 4, 2018.

See also:

*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/4/irs-tea-party-targeting-35-million-settlement-appr/ Federal judge approves $3.5 million settlement in IRS tea party targeting]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 4, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (August 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/9/judge-approves-35-million-settlement-irs-tea-party/ Tea party groups get revenge against IRS as judge approves $3.5 million payout]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.</ref> but it still declined to investigate or prosecute IRS official Lois Lerner for her key role in the scandal.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/08/doj-declines-to-charge-lois-lerner-in-irs-scandal.html Trump DOJ: No plans to charge Lois Lerner in IRS scandal]. ''Fox News''. September 8, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

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*Dinan, Stephen (September 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/8/donald-trumps-doj-wont-pursue-charges-against-lois/ Justice Department won’t pursue charges against Lois Lerner, former IRS senior executive]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

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*Dinan, Stephen (September 8, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/8/donald-trumps-doj-wont-pursue-charges-against-lois/ Justice Department won’t pursue charges against Lois Lerner, former IRS senior executive]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

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*Munro, Neil (September 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/08/jeff-sessions-doj-will-not-investigate-irs-suppression-tea-party-groups/ Jeff Sessions’ DoJ Will Not Investigate IRS Suppression of Tea Party Groups]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

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*Munro, Neil (September 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/08/jeff-sessions-doj-will-not-investigate-irs-suppression-tea-party-groups/ Jeff Sessions’ DoJ Will Not Investigate IRS Suppression of Tea Party Groups]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

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*Bowden, John (September 8, 2017). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/house/349846-gop-lawmakers-furious-after-doj-declines-to-prosecute-lois-lerner GOP lawmakers furious after DOJ declines to prosecute ex-IRS official Lois Lerner]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref>

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*Bowden, John (September 8, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/349846-gop-lawmakers-furious-after-doj-declines-to-prosecute-lois-lerner GOP lawmakers furious after DOJ declines to prosecute ex-IRS official Lois Lerner]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref>

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===Executive actions, 2018===

Attorney General Sessions continued promoting conservative law-and-order policies as he did the previous year.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Klukowski, Ken (January 26, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/26/klukowski-sessions-is-trumps-warrior-on-immigration-supreme-court-rule-of-law/ Klukowski: Sessions Is Trump’s Warrior on Immigration, Supreme Court, Rule of Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 29, 2018.

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*Klukowski, Ken (January 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/26/klukowski-sessions-is-trumps-warrior-on-immigration-supreme-court-rule-of-law/ Klukowski: Sessions Is Trump’s Warrior on Immigration, Supreme Court, Rule of Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 29, 2018.

*Bedard, Paul (February 6, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jeff-sessions-16-law-and-order-moves-where-trump-is-following-reagan/article/2648323 Jeff Sessions: 16 law and order moves where Trump is following Reagan]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 6, 2018.

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*Munro, Neil (March 29, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/29/time-mag-admits-ag-sessions-is-succeeding/ Time Mag. Admits: AG Jeff Sessions is Succeeding]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.

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*Munro, Neil (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/29/time-mag-admits-ag-sessions-is-succeeding/ Time Mag. Admits: AG Jeff Sessions is Succeeding]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.

*Williamson, Elizabeth (April 24, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/24/us/politics/sessions-trump.html Jeff Sessions Is Serving, and Doing His Best to Ignore, Trump]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (February 16, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/16/exclusive-jeff-sessions-ending-executive-branch-legal-activism/ Exclusive — Jeff Sessions: We Are Ending ‘Executive Branch Legal Activism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 17, 2018.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (February 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/16/exclusive-jeff-sessions-ending-executive-branch-legal-activism/ Exclusive — Jeff Sessions: We Are Ending ‘Executive Branch Legal Activism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 17, 2018.

*Cohen, Kelly (September 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/law-enforcement-still-loves-jeff-sessions Law enforcement still loves Jeff Sessions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.

*Mordock, Jeff (September 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/2/jeff-sessions-allies-say-donald-trump-unfair/ Twisted team: Trump turns up heat against strongest ally in Cabinet]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.</ref> The Trump DOJ reversed the Obama DOJ position on four Supreme Court cases decided in 2018, and the Trump DOJ won all four of them.<ref>Swoyer, Alex (June 28, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/28/jeff-sessions-obama-reversals-validated-supreme-co/ Sessions' reversals on four Obama positions validated by Supreme Court]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref>

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*Shaw, Adam; Gibson, Jake (January 4, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/04/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-to-end-policy-that-let-legal-pot-flourish.html Sessions reverses Obama-era policy on marijuana, unleashes prosecutors]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-justice-department-federal-marijuana-laws-enforcement/4192324.html US Justice Dept. Rescinds Lax Enforcement of Federal Marijuana Laws]. ''Voice of America''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (January 4, 2018). [~~http~~://freebeacon.com/issues/justice-department-announces-plans-enforce-federal-marijuana-laws/ Justice Department Announces Plans to Enforce Federal Marijuana Laws]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (January 4, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/justice-department-announces-plans-enforce-federal-marijuana-laws/ Justice Department Announces Plans to Enforce Federal Marijuana Laws]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

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*[https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/367441-read-attorney-general-jeff-sessionss-memo-changing-marijuana-policy Read: Attorney General Jeff Sessions's memo changing marijuana policy]. ''The Hill''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

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*Mason, Ian (January 16, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/16/marijuana-crackdown-theory-law-enforcement-groups-endorse-sessions-reversal/ Marijuana ‘Crackdown’ Fears Temper amid Law Enforcement Support for Jeff Sessions’ Reversal of Obama’s Guidance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

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*Mason, Ian (January 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/16/marijuana-crackdown-theory-law-enforcement-groups-endorse-sessions-reversal/ Marijuana ‘Crackdown’ Fears Temper amid Law Enforcement Support for Jeff Sessions’ Reversal of Obama’s Guidance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

*Nelson, Steven (January 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/will-a-us-attorney-bust-up-pot-businesses-after-jeff-sessions-policy-change Will a US attorney bust up pot businesses after Jeff Sessions' policy change?] ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (January 7, 2018). [~~http~~://freebeacon.com/issues/law-enforcement-backs-sessionss-ending-hands-off-approach-marijuana/ Law Enforcement Backs Sessions’s Ending of Hands-Off Approach to Marijuana]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

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*Lehman, Charles Fain (January 7, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/law-enforcement-backs-sessionss-ending-hands-off-approach-marijuana/ Law Enforcement Backs Sessions’s Ending of Hands-Off Approach to Marijuana]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

By June 2018, Sessions's memo had made little impact on the federal government's effective marijuana policy:

*Gurman, Sadie; Andrews, Natalie (June 10, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/jeff-sessions-struggles-to-get-planned-marijuana-crackdown-going-1528628400 Jeff Sessions Struggles to Get Planned Marijuana Crackdown Going]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.</ref> In April 2018, however, President Trump reportedly pledged not to crack down on marijuana in states with legalization laws and to support [[states' rights]] on the issue.<ref>Multiple references:

*Zwirz, Elizabeth (April 14, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/14/trump-now-backs-marijuana-states-rights-bill-senator-says.html Trump now backs marijuana 'states rights' bill, senator says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-vows-to-back-law-to-protect-marijuana-industry/ Trump vows to back law to protect marijuana industry]. ''Breitbart News''. April 13, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

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*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-vows-to-back-law-to-protect-marijuana-industry/ Trump vows to back law to protect marijuana industry]. ''Breitbart News''. April 13, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

*Lambert, Lisa (April 13, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-marijuana/trump-to-lift-legal-threat-to-states-that-permit-marijuana-use-idUSKBN1HL001 Trump to lift legal threat to states that permit marijuana use]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

*Hughes, Trevor (April 13, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/04/13/trump-agrees-leave-state-legal-marijuana-programs-alone/515376002/ Trump agrees to leave state-legal marijuana programs alone]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

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*Allen, Jonathan (April 14, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-marijuana/u-s-marijuana-friends-and-foes-cautious-at-signs-of-softer-trump-idUSKBN1HL1AW U.S. marijuana friends and foes cautious at signs of softer Trump]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (June 8, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/06/08/president-trump-on-marijuana-i-probably-will-end-up-supporting-end-to-federal-ban/ President Trump on Marijuana: ‘I Probably Will End Up Supporting’ End to Federal Ban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/06/08/president-trump-on-marijuana-i-probably-will-end-up-supporting-end-to-federal-ban/ President Trump on Marijuana: ‘I Probably Will End Up Supporting’ End to Federal Ban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.

*Tennant, Michael (June 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29255-trump-likely-to-support-repeal-of-federal-marijuana-prohibition Trump Likely to Support Repeal of Federal Marijuana Prohibition]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref>

*January 29, 2018—Attorney General Sessions announced the creation of a new team, the Joint Criminal Opioid Darknet Enforcement (J-CODE), to fight illegal online opioid sales.<ref>Multiple references:

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*McFarland, Susan (January 30, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018/01/30/Attorney-General-reveals-new-team-to-target-illegal-online-opioid-sales/2531517326669/ Sessions announces new team to fight illegal opioid sales online]. ''UPI''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref>

*February 2, 2018—Going against intense opposition from Democrats and bureaucrats at the FBI and DOJ, President Trump chose to declassify a memo drafted by Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee detailing abuses made by FBI and DOJ officials in obtaining a [[Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act|FISA]] to spy on Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Wong, Kristina (February 2, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/02/report-president-trump-approves-fisa-memo-release/ MEMO RELEASED: FBI Officials Knew Political Origins of Dossier, But Used It Anyway]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

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*Wong, Kristina (February 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/02/report-president-trump-approves-fisa-memo-release/ MEMO RELEASED: FBI Officials Knew Political Origins of Dossier, But Used It Anyway]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

*Boyer, Dave; Boylan, Dan (February 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/2/gop-memo-asserts-fbi-surveillance-abuses/ House GOP releases memo detailing FBI surveillance abuses against Trump campaign]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

*Chiacu, Doina; Holland, Steve (February 2, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia/explosive-memo-released-as-trump-escalates-fight-over-russia-probe-idUSKBN1FM1FD Explosive memo released as Trump escalates fight over Russia probe]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

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*Shaw, C. Mitchell (February 2, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/congress/item/28188-fisa-memo-made-public-here-is-what-democrats-didn-t-want-american-people-to-see FISA Memo Made Public, Here Is What Democrats Didn't Want American People to See]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

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*Boyle, Matthew (February 2, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/02/finally-released-memo-shows-widespread-abuse-of-government-spying-power-politicization-of-justice-process/ Finally Released, Memo Shows Widespread Abuse of Government Spying Power, Politicization of Justice Process]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.</ref>

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*Boyle, Matthew (February 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/02/finally-released-memo-shows-widespread-abuse-of-government-spying-power-politicization-of-justice-process/ Finally Released, Memo Shows Widespread Abuse of Government Spying Power, Politicization of Justice Process]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.</ref>

*March 12, 2018—Despite also proposing [[gun control]] measures such as totally banning "bump stocks",<ref>Multiple references:

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*Hawkins, Awr (March 10, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/10/trumps-doj-moves-ban-manufacture-possession-bump-stocks/ Trump’s DOJ Moves to Ban Manufacture and Possession of Bump Stocks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.

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*Hawkins, Awr (March 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/10/trumps-doj-moves-ban-manufacture-possession-bump-stocks/ Trump’s DOJ Moves to Ban Manufacture and Possession of Bump Stocks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (March 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/10/doj-officially-proposes-ban-bump-stocks/ DOJ officially proposes ban on bump stocks]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.</ref> the DOJ also took measures to better enforce existing gun laws, such as giving federal agencies 45 days to verify full compliance with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.<ref>Multiple references:

*Gibson, Jake (March 12, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/12/doj-announces-actions-to-improve-school-safety-enforce-gun-laws.html DOJ announces actions to improve school safety, enforce gun laws]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

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*Manchester, Julia (March 12, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/378048-sessions-pushes-us-attorneys-to-prosecute-individuals-lying-on-gun Sessions pushes prosecutions for those who lie on gun background checks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

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*Manchester, Julia (March 12, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/378048-sessions-pushes-us-attorneys-to-prosecute-individuals-lying-on-gun Sessions pushes prosecutions for those who lie on gun background checks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

*Haynes, Danielle (March 12, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018/03/12/Department-of-Justice-announces-steps-to-combat-gun-violence/5831520885207/ Department of Justice announces steps to combat gun violence]. ''UPI''. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

*Mordock, Jeff (March 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/12/justice-department-unveils-school-safety-proposals/ Justice Department unveils its own school safety proposals]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

*Cohen, Kelly (March 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/courts/justice-department-pushes-for-better-reporting-to-gun-background-check-system-following-string-of-mass-shootings Justice Department pushes for better reporting to gun background check system following string of mass shootings]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 12, 2018.</ref>

*March 16, 2018—Attorney General Sessions, on the recommendation of the FBI's Office of Professional Responsibility, fired Deputy FBI Director [[Andrew McCabe]] for ethics violations less than two days before he was planning on retiring – the same date he would become eligible to claim a pension.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mason, Ian (March 16, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/16/jeff-sessions-gives-andy-mccabe-the-boot-may-deny-him-fbi-pension/ Jeff Sessions Gives Andy McCabe the Boot, May Deny Him FBI Pension]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

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*Mason, Ian (March 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/16/jeff-sessions-gives-andy-mccabe-the-boot-may-deny-him-fbi-pension/ Jeff Sessions Gives Andy McCabe the Boot, May Deny Him FBI Pension]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

*Mordock, Jeff (March 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/16/andrew-mccabe-fired-prior-retirement-sessions/ FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe sacked by AG Jeff Sessions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

*Singman, Brooke; Gibson, Jake (March 17, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/17/trump-calls-fired-mccabe-choirboy-suggests-fbi-corruption-at-highest-levels.html Trump calls fired McCabe ‘choirboy’, suggests FBI corruption ‘at the highest levels’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

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*March 21, 2018—Attorney General Sessions issued a memo directing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty on certain drug cases.<ref>Multiple references:

*Cohen, Kelly (March 21, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/21/sessions-directs-prosecutors-to-seek-death-penalty-in-certain-drug-cases.html Sessions directs prosecutors to seek death penalty in certain drug cases]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Washington Examiner''). Retrieved March 21, 2018.

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*Mason, Ian (March 21, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/21/jeff-sessions-memo-endorses-trump-push-for-death-penalty-in-extreme-drug-dealing-cases/ Jeff Sessions Memo Endorses Trump Push for Death Penalty in Extreme Drug Dealing Cases]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.

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*Mason, Ian (March 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/21/jeff-sessions-memo-endorses-trump-push-for-death-penalty-in-extreme-drug-dealing-cases/ Jeff Sessions Memo Endorses Trump Push for Death Penalty in Extreme Drug Dealing Cases]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.

*Lynch, Sarah N. (March 21, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-opioids-deathpenalty/federal-prosecutors-told-to-seek-death-penalty-in-drug-cases-idUSKBN1GX25A Federal prosecutors told to seek death penalty in drug cases]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.

*Farivar, Masood (March 21, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-opioid-epidemic-death-penalty/4308874.html US Prosecutors Urged to Seek Death Penalty in Some Drug-Related Cases]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.

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*Roubein, Rachel (March 21, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/379508-sessions-issues-memo-on-use-of-death-penalty-in-drug-related-cases Sessions issues memo on use of death penalty in drug-related cases]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.</ref>

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*Roubein, Rachel (March 21, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/379508-sessions-issues-memo-on-use-of-death-penalty-in-drug-related-cases Sessions issues memo on use of death penalty in drug-related cases]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.</ref>

*May 20–21, 2018—The DOJ and the FBI, upon pressure from President Trump, agreed to look into claims of FBI impropriety in its investigation of the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russia.<ref>Multiple references:

*Weber, Joseph (May 20, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/20/trump-to-demand-justice-probe-whether-feds-spied-on-campaign-for-political-purposes.html DOJ asks watchdog to look into possible 'impropriety' after Trump demands probe on alleged campaign 'infiltration']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (May 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/21/trump-gets-probe-fbi-justice-department-spying/ Trump gets FBI, Justice Department to probe claims of spying on his campaign]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.

*Holland, Steve (May 21, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia/trump-to-meet-fbi-justice-officials-over-campaign-spying-concerns-idUSKCN1IM229 Prodded by Trump, FBI to look into complaint about its 2016 tactics]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.

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*Williams, Katie Bo; Fabian, Jordan (May 21, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/388676-doj-agrees-to-probe-tactics-fbi-used-with-trump-campaign DOJ, Trump reach deal on expanded Russia review]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.

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*Williams, Katie Bo; Fabian, Jordan (May 21, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/388676-doj-agrees-to-probe-tactics-fbi-used-with-trump-campaign DOJ, Trump reach deal on expanded Russia review]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.

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*Spiering, Charlie (May 20, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/20/donald-trump-orders-justice-department-to-investigate-surveillance-of-trump-campaign/ Donald Trump Orders Justice Department to Investigate Obama Surveillance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> Also on May 21, President Trump ordered his chief of staff, [[John F. Kelly]], to make sure Congress would receive documents it requested from the FBI, DOJ, and other intelligence agencies.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Spiering, Charlie (May 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/20/donald-trump-orders-justice-department-to-investigate-surveillance-of-trump-campaign/ Donald Trump Orders Justice Department to Investigate Obama Surveillance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> Also on May 21, President Trump ordered his chief of staff, [[John F. Kelly]], to make sure Congress would receive documents it requested from the FBI, DOJ, and other intelligence agencies.<ref>Multiple references:

*Mordock, Jeff (May 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/21/donald-trump-orders-highly-classified-data-congres/ Trump orders 'highly classified' data for Congress on FBI's 'tactics']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.

*Nelson, Steven (May 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-charges-john-kelly-with-getting-russia-probe-documents-to-congress Trump charges John Kelly with getting Russia probe documents to Congress]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.

*Shaw, Adam (May 19, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/19/trump-puts-pressure-on-doj-fbi-to-release-documents-amid-spying-claims.html Trump puts pressure on DOJ, FBI to release documents amid spying claims]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref>

*June 4, 2018—Attorney General Sessions announced the DOJ was hiring about 300 additional federal prosecutors in order to combat illegal immigration, the opioid crisis, and violent crime.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Caplan, Joshua (June 4, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/04/jeff-sessions-justice-department-hiring-over-300-prosecutors/ Jeff Sessions Goes on Hiring Spree: Over 300 Prosecutors for DOJ]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

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*Caplan, Joshua (June 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/04/jeff-sessions-justice-department-hiring-over-300-prosecutors/ Jeff Sessions Goes on Hiring Spree: Over 300 Prosecutors for DOJ]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

*Mordock, Jeff (June 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/4/justice-department-add-300-new-prosecutors/ Justice Department to add 300 new prosecutors]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

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*Manchester, Julia (June 4, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/regulation/administration/390589-justice-department-adds-over-300-assistant-us-attorneys Justice Department adding over 300 assistant US attorneys]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

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*Manchester, Julia (June 4, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/administration/390589-justice-department-adds-over-300-assistant-us-attorneys Justice Department adding over 300 assistant US attorneys]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-crime-justice/u-s-to-hire-311-new-prosecutors-in-push-against-violent-crime-drugs-idUSKCN1J02HL U.S. to hire 311 new prosecutors in push against violent crime, drugs]. ''Reuters''. June 4, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.</ref>

*The Trump Administration DOJ took several actions to fight sex crimes. For example, it and HUD began and expanded a program to counter sexual harassment in housing,<ref>Multiple references:

*Lynch, Sarah N. (April 12, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-justice-harassment/u-s-launches-crackdown-on-sexual-harassment-in-housing-idUSKBN1HJ2MU U.S. launches crackdown on sexual harassment in housing]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

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*Starr, Penny (April 14, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/14/on-50th-anniversary-of-fair-housing-act-doj-hud-announce-focus-on-sexual-harassment-discrimination/ On 50th Anniversary of Fair Housing Act, DOJ/HUD Announce Focus on Sexual Harassment Discrimination]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref> and the DOJ announced in June 2018 that it had arrested 2,300 suspected child sex offenders between March and May of that year.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Starr, Penny (April 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/14/on-50th-anniversary-of-fair-housing-act-doj-hud-announce-focus-on-sexual-harassment-discrimination/ On 50th Anniversary of Fair Housing Act, DOJ/HUD Announce Focus on Sexual Harassment Discrimination]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref> and the DOJ announced in June 2018 that it had arrested 2,300 suspected child sex offenders between March and May of that year.<ref>Multiple references:

*Norman, Greg (June 13, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/13/more-than-2300-suspected-child-sex-offenders-arrested-in-nationwide-bust.html More than 2,300 suspected child sex offenders arrested in nationwide bust]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

*Mordock, Jeff (June 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/12/justice-department-arrests-2300-online-sex-offende/ Justice Department arrests 2,300 online sex offenders]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

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*Raymond, Nate (June 28, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-justice-healthcare/u-s-charges-hundreds-in-major-healthcare-fraud-opioid-crackdown-idUSKBN1JO26B U.S. charges hundreds in healthcare fraud, opioid crackdown]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.

*Howell, Tom (June 28, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/28/doj-announces-biggest-health-fraud-takedown-histor/ Sessions announces biggest health-fraud takedown 'in history']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.

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*Cimmino, Jeffrey (June 28, 2018). [~~http~~://freebeacon.com/issues/six-hundred-individuals-charged-largest-ever-health-care-fraud-enforcement-action/ Over Six Hundred Individuals Charged in Largest Ever Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.

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*Cimmino, Jeffrey (June 28, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/six-hundred-individuals-charged-largest-ever-health-care-fraud-enforcement-action/ Over Six Hundred Individuals Charged in Largest Ever Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.

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*Hellmann, Jessie (June 28, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/394721-doj-announces-600-charges-in-health-care-fraud-crackdown DOJ announces 600 charges in health care fraud crackdown]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.

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*Hellmann, Jessie (June 28, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/394721-doj-announces-600-charges-in-health-care-fraud-crackdown DOJ announces 600 charges in health care fraud crackdown]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.

*Uria, Daniel (June 28, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Justice-Department-charges-601-in-healthcare-fraud-opioid-probe/6851530219265/ Justice Department charges 601 in healthcare fraud, opioid probe]. ''UPI''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.

*Giaritelli, Anna (June 28, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/doj-charges-601-people-2-billion-healthcare-scam Justice Department charges 601 people in massive, $2 billion healthcare scam]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.

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*[https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-rescinds-24-guidance-documents Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rescinds 24 Guidance Documents]. ''United States Department of Justice''. July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.</ref>

*July 11, 2018—The [[Drug Enforcement Administration]] finalized a new rule allowing it to limit opioids used for abuse.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Hellmann, Jessie (July 11, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/396566-new-regulation-gives-doj-more-power-to-limit-production-of-opioids DOJ unveils proposal giving feds more power to limit opioid production]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.

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*Hellmann, Jessie (July 11, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/396566-new-regulation-gives-doj-more-power-to-limit-production-of-opioids DOJ unveils proposal giving feds more power to limit opioid production]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.

*King, Robert (July 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/dea-aims-to-stop-flow-of-opioids-diverted-for-abuse DEA aims to stop flow of opioids diverted for abuse]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref>

*July 11, 2018—President Trump signed an executive order – which the DOJ implemented the same day – creating a multi-agency consumer fraud task force.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Bain, Benjamin; McLaughlin, David (July 11, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-11/crypto-crime-a-focus-of-trump-s-new-task-force-on-consumer-fraud Crypto Crime Is a Focus of Trump's New Task Force on Consumer Fraud]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref>

*August 22, 2018—Attorney General Sessions announced several actions to combat opioids, including temporary restraining orders on two Ohio doctors for overprescribing opioids, indictments on two men living in China for illegally importing fentanyl to the U.S., and combating drug sales on the dark web.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Sullivan, Peter (August 22, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/403060-sessions-moves-to-block-two-ohio-doctors-from-prescribing-opioids Sessions moves to block two Ohio doctors from prescribing opioids]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.

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*Sullivan, Peter (August 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/403060-sessions-moves-to-block-two-ohio-doctors-from-prescribing-opioids Sessions moves to block two Ohio doctors from prescribing opioids]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.

*Zezima, Katie (August 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/justice-department-fights-opioid-abuse-on-dark-web-and-in-doctors-offices/2018/08/22/9c46d374-a630-11e8-a656-943eefab5daf_story.html Justice Department fights opioid abuse on dark web and in doctors’ offices]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.

*Rodriguez, Katherine (August 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/22/chinese-nationals-charged-with-alleged-synthetic-opioid-conspiracy/ Chinese Nationals Charged with Alleged Synthetic Opioid Conspiracy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.

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*Colvin, Jill; Superville, Darlene (May 31, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/5473c6174e5046338f6de7ab82d49472/Trump-pardons-favor-the-celeb-connected,-conservative-causes Trump pardons favor the celeb-connected, conservative causes]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (May 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/31/trump-pardon-dinesh-dsouza-rights-wrong/ 'Unfairly treated': Trump delivers own brand of presidential mercy with power of pardon]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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*Stanage, Niall (June 1, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/390183-the-memo-trump-flexes-power-of-pardon The Memo: Trump flexes power of pardon]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.

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*Stanage, Niall (June 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/390183-the-memo-trump-flexes-power-of-pardon The Memo: Trump flexes power of pardon]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.

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*Colvin, Jill (May 31, 2018). [https://apnews.com/dde9a78c06dd4e62a29dd87be3506368 A look at Trump’s pardons and commutations so far]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.</ref> He became the first president since [[George H. W. Bush]] to issue pardons within the first two years of his term.<ref>Multiple references:

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*March 9, 2018—The White House announced that President Trump had pardoned [[Kristian Saucier]], a Navy sailor who unlawfully took pictures of a classified room in a submarine and whose crime was compared to that of [[Hillary Clinton]] who was not punished for herself mishandling classified information.<ref>Multiple references:

*Llorente, Elizabeth (March 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/09/trump-pardons-former-navy-sailor-imprisoned-for-taking-photos-on-nuclear-submarine-white-house-says.html Trump pardons former Navy sailor imprisoned for taking photos on nuclear submarine, White House says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.

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*Moons, Michelle (March 9, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/09/president-trump-pardons-sailor-who-photographed-navy-submarine/ President Trump Pardons Sailor Who Photographed Navy Submarine]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.

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*Moons, Michelle (March 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/09/president-trump-pardons-sailor-who-photographed-navy-submarine/ President Trump Pardons Sailor Who Photographed Navy Submarine]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (March 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/9/donald-trump-pardons-kristian-saucier-navy-sailor-/ Trump pardons Navy sailor who used ‘Hillary Clinton defense’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-pardons-former-navy-sailor-kristian-saucier-classified-submarine/4288364.html Trump Pardons Former Navy Sailor Who Photographed Classified Submarine]. ''Voice of America''. March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.

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*Shaw, C. Mitchell (March 10, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/28470-trump-pardons-sailor-convicted-of-doing-nothing-compared-to-clinton-s-crimes Trump Pardons Sailor Convicted of Doing "Nothing" Compared to Clinton's Crimes]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.</ref>

*April 13, 2018—President Trump pardoned [[Irve Lewis Libby Jr.|Scooter Libby]], an aide to former Vice President [[Dick Cheney]] who had been convicted in 2007 for obstruction of justice after a special counsel investigation criticized by conservatives.<ref name="Libby"/> Though many conservatives advocated for pardoning Libby prior to Trump's action, former President [[George W. Bush]] only chose to commute his sentence.<ref name="Libby">Multiple references:

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*Moons, Michelle (April 13, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/13/president-donald-trump-hopeful-pardon-scooter-libby-will-help-rectify-sad-portion-life/ President Donald Trump ‘Hopeful’ Pardon of Scooter Libby ‘Will Help Rectify a Very Sad Portion of His Life’]. ''Breitbart News'. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

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*Moons, Michelle (April 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/13/president-donald-trump-hopeful-pardon-scooter-libby-will-help-rectify-sad-portion-life/ President Donald Trump ‘Hopeful’ Pardon of Scooter Libby ‘Will Help Rectify a Very Sad Portion of His Life’]. ''Breitbart News'. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Pappas, Alex (April 13, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/13/trump-pardons-ex-cheney-aide-scooter-libby.html Trump pardons ex-Cheney aide Scooter Libby]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (April 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/13/scooter-libby-bush-official-pardoned-trump/ Trump pardons top Bush official Scooter Libby for obstruction of justice]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Miller, S.A.; Boyer, Dave (April 15, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/15/donald-trump-issues-pardon-to-scooter-libby-in-200/ Trump’s pardon of Libby in 2007 conviction reverberates through Washington]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.

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*Fabian, Jordan (April 13, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/383044-trump-issues-pardon-for-scooter-libby Trump pardons Scooter Libby, former top Cheney aide]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

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*Fabian, Jordan (April 13, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/383044-trump-issues-pardon-for-scooter-libby Trump pardons Scooter Libby, former top Cheney aide]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

*Holland, Steve (April 13, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-libby/trump-pardons-scooter-libby-former-iraq-war-era-cheney-aide-idUSKBN1HK2HO Trump pardons 'Scooter' Libby, former Iraq war-era Cheney aide]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 13, 2018.</ref>

*May 24, 2018—President Trump posthumously pardoned Jack Johnson, the first boxing champion who was black, something previous administrations such as the Bush and Obama administrations refused to do.<ref>Multiple references:

*Shaw, Adam (May 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/24/trump-posthumously-pardons-jack-johnson-boxings-first-black-heavyweight-champion.html Trump posthumously pardons Jack Johnson, boxing's first black heavyweight champion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.

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*Spiering, Charlie (May 24, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/24/donald-trump-pardons-boxer-jack-johnson-posthumously/ Citing Obama Failure, Donald Trump Pardons Boxer Jack Johnson Posthumously]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.

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*Spiering, Charlie (May 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/24/donald-trump-pardons-boxer-jack-johnson-posthumously/ Citing Obama Failure, Donald Trump Pardons Boxer Jack Johnson Posthumously]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.

*Boyer, Dave (May 24, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/24/trump-grants-posthumous-pardon-jack-johnson/ Trump grants posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson, Jim Crow-era boxing champion]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-pardon/trump-pardons-late-boxer-jack-johnson-idUSKCN1IP31F Trump pardons late black boxing champion Jack Johnson]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.

*Korte, Gregory (May 25, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/05/25/jack-johnson-pardon-bush-and-obama-wouldnt-grant-but-trump-did/641310002/ 'It's about time:' The 97-year history of Jack Johnson's quest for a pardon]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.

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*Gwinn, Dylan (May 25, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/sports/2018/05/25/exclusive-f-m-r-n-y-boxing-commissioner-boxing-fan-trump-righted-injustice-against-jack-johnson-others-wouldnt/ Exclusive — Fmr NY Boxing Commissioner: Boxing Fan Trump Righted the Injustice Against Jack Johnson When Other Presidents Refused]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.</ref>

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*Gwinn, Dylan (May 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2018/05/25/exclusive-f-m-r-n-y-boxing-commissioner-boxing-fan-trump-righted-injustice-against-jack-johnson-others-wouldnt/ Exclusive — Fmr NY Boxing Commissioner: Boxing Fan Trump Righted the Injustice Against Jack Johnson When Other Presidents Refused]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.</ref>

*May 31, 2018—President Trump pardoned conservative activist [[Dinesh D'Souza]], who had been convicted in 2014 for making an illegal campaign contribution.<ref>Multiple references:

*Singman, Brooke (May 31, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/31/trump-to-give-full-pardon-to-dinesh-dsouza.html Trump pardons Dinesh D'Souza]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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*Fabian, Jordan (May 31, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/390029-trump-to-pardon-dinesh-dsouza President Trump pardons Dinesh D’Souza]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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*Fabian, Jordan (May 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/390029-trump-to-pardon-dinesh-dsouza President Trump pardons Dinesh D’Souza]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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*Kugle, Andrew (May 31, 2018). [~~http~~://freebeacon.com/politics/trump-issues-full-pardon-conservative-activist-dinesh-dsouza/ Trump Issues Full Pardon for Conservative Activist Dinesh D’Souza]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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*Kugle, Andrew (May 31, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/trump-issues-full-pardon-conservative-activist-dinesh-dsouza/ Trump Issues Full Pardon for Conservative Activist Dinesh D’Souza]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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*Caplan, Joshua (May 31, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/31/trump-pardon-conservative-filmmaker-dinesh-dsouza/ Donald Trump to Pardon Conservative Filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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*Caplan, Joshua (May 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/31/trump-pardon-conservative-filmmaker-dinesh-dsouza/ Donald Trump to Pardon Conservative Filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

*Radnofsky, Louise; Gurman, Sadie (May 31, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-says-he-will-pardon-conservative-commentator-dinesh-dsouza-1527775867 Trump Pardons Dinesh D’Souza, Mulls Commutation for Rod Blagojevich]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

*Korte, Gregory (May 31, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/05/31/dinish-dsouza-latest-beneficiary-trump-pardon-power/658961002/ Trump pardons Dinesh D'Souza — and might do the same for Rod Blagojevich and Martha Stewart]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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*Kobach, Kris W. (June 5, 2018). [~~http~~://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/05/kobach-a-perfect-pardon/ Kobach: A Perfect Pardon]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.</ref>

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*Kobach, Kris W. (June 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/05/kobach-a-perfect-pardon/ Kobach: A Perfect Pardon]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.</ref>

*July 10, 2018—President Trump pardoned Dwight and Steven Hammond, two ranchers who were given unusually long sentences for setting a controlled fire that speak to federal lands, something which had inspired protests from conservative ranchers including Ammon Bundy.<ref>Multiple references:

*Moons, Michelle (July 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/10/trump-pardons-cattle-ranchers-hammond/ President Trump Pardons Cattle Ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

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*O'Reilly, Andrew (July 10, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/10/trump-pardons-ranchers-whose-arrests-led-to-armed-occupation-wildlife-refuge.html Trump pardons ranchers whose arrests led to armed occupation of wildlife refuge]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

*Salama, Vivian; Carlton, Jim (July 10, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/president-trump-grants-pardons-for-oregon-ranchers-dwight-and-steven-hammond-1531233558 President Trump Grants Pardons for Oregon Ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

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*Cama, Timothy (July 10, 2018). [~~http~~://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396273-trump-pardons-oregon-ranchers-at-center-of-40-day-standoff Trump pardons Oregon ranchers at center of 40-day standoff]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

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*Cama, Timothy (July 10, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396273-trump-pardons-oregon-ranchers-at-center-of-40-day-standoff Trump pardons Oregon ranchers at center of 40-day standoff]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

*Richardson, Valerie; Boyer, Dave (July 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/10/trump-pardons-oregon-cattle-ranchers-land-dispute/ Trump pardons the Hammonds, Oregon cattle ranchers in land dispute]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

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*Crookston, Paul (July 10, 2018). [~~http~~://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-pardons-oregon-cattle-ranchers-citing-overzealous-appeal-obama-administration/ Trump Pardons Oregon Cattle Ranchers, Citing ‘Overzealous Appeal’ by Obama Administration]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

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*Crookston, Paul (July 10, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-pardons-oregon-cattle-ranchers-citing-overzealous-appeal-obama-administration/ Trump Pardons Oregon Cattle Ranchers, Citing ‘Overzealous Appeal’ by Obama Administration]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

*Allen, Jonathan (July 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-oregon-standoff-trump/trump-pardons-oregon-ranchers-who-inspired-refuge-standoff-idUSKBN1K021Q Trump pardons Oregon ranchers who inspired refuge standoff]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 10, 2018.</ref>

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