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Ranking Members Raskin, McBath Lead Judiciary Democrats in Strongly Objecting to ATF’s Efforts to Get Rid of Gun Safety Regulations

July 30, 2026

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Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2026)—Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Lucy McBath, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, led Judiciary Democrats in objecting to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) dangerous package of proposed rules that would dramatically roll back longstanding firearms safeguards and undermine public safety.

Ranking Member Raskin Calls Foul on FIFA President Infantino for Trump Bribery and Corruption Scheme

July 27, 2026

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Washington, D.C. (July 27, 2026)—Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, wrote to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, launching an investigation into mounting evidence of corruption and a potential quid pro quo between FIFA and the Trump Administration.

Ranking Members Raskin, Scott, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People with Disabilities

July 24, 2026

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House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), and Committee on Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr.

Ranking Member Raskin Slams Republicans’ Baseless and Vindictive Criminal Referral of Jack Smith, Former Special Counsel Who Prosecuted Trump’s Crimes

July 22, 2026

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Washington, D.C. (July 22, 2026)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement after Chairman Jim Jordan sent a baseless and vindictive criminal referral of former Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Department of Justice (DOJ):

Raskin, Blumenthal & Schiff Demand Answers From Big Law Firm Coerced Into Doing Trump's Bidding, Raise Ethics Concerns After Firm Advised Client In Transaction With Commerce Department

July 22, 2026

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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee; U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations; and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pressed Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (Skadden) for answers after a newly unsealed complaint revealed that Skadden advised Intel Corporation in a transaction with the Department of Commerce (DOC)—enabling the Administration to snap up a 10 percent equity stake in Intel—at the same time Skadden reportedly provided legal counsel to DOC on other matters.

Ranking Member Raskin Expands Probe Into Board of Peace Trademark Scheme After U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Abandons Unusual Applications

July 21, 2026

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Washington, D.C. (July 21, 2026)—Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, expanded his investigation into the U.S.

Ranking Member Raskin Launches Investigation Into Evidence Epstein Acted as Unregistered Agent for Foreign Powers, Leveraging Ties to Trump

July 21, 2026

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Washington, D.C. (July 21, 2026)—Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, wrote to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Director of National Intelligence-nominee and U.S.

Judiciary Democrats Demand DOJ Halt Unlawful Plan to Further Undermine Critical Public Safety Grant Programs

July 15, 2026

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Washington, D.C. (July 15, 2026)—Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Lucy McBath, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, are demanding that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche immediately halt the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) reported plan to consolidate the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), warning that the move is outside of the law and would undermine public safety. The Ranking Members noted that the proposed change would conflict with federal statute and clear Congressional intent, and also cited concerns expressed by key stakeholders affected by the change, including those who represent law enforcement officers.

Ranking Member Raskin Demands Answers from Acting Attorney General Blanche Over DOJ’s Alarming Pattern of Lying to Judges and Violating Court Orders

July 15, 2026

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Washington, D.C. (July 15, 2026)—Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, is demanding answers from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding an alarming and widespread pattern of Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys misleading federal courts and defying lawful court orders.

Ranking Member Raskin Expands Investigation into Political Interference in CBS News After Scott Pelley Blows Whistle on Newsroom Interference

July 14, 2026

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Washington, D.C. (July 14, 2026)—Today, Rep.