Video & Transcript Research : 'DOJ'
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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of <07:05:52.520>- That's what distinguishes a DOJ lawyer from a DEES lawyer.
- There's a couple agencies that do that, where the position actually exists in DOJ; it works for DOJ,
- Okay, so that's what distinguishes a DOJ lawyer from a DoES lawyer.
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Summary:
The committee heard an overview from the Agriculture Commissioner on the department’s major divisions and staffing. He described the Office of the Commissioner, Agricultural Development, Pesticides, Regulatory Services, Weights and Measures, Animal Industry, Plant Industry, and Soil Conservation, noting that many programs are federally funded or supported by dedicated fees and fines. He said the department has 44 full-time positions plus one DoIT employee shared with other agencies, and that HR services are now contracted through Administrative Services. He also explained that Soil Conservation is administratively attached to the department and funded through Moose Plate grants and county contributions, not direct state funding.
Members asked about specific program functions and issues, including weights and measures inspections, animal health, bird flu response, internships, invasive species, and the Big E/New Hampshire building. The commissioner said weights and measures covers nearly all commercial measuring devices and products sold by weight, and that inspectors are currently part-time police officers, though the department is discussing removing that requirement. He said the department is actively involved in bird flu monitoring, including regular calls with USDA and the state veterinarian and collecting milk samples from dairy farms. On invasive species, he focused on Japanese knotweed and bittersweet, saying the department has only one staff person working on the issue, mainly as a coordinator with DOT and towns, and that eradication is extremely difficult. He also said the department does not run student internships and refers inquiries to UNH Cooperative Extension.
The committee discussed budget and revenue issues, including three new general fund positions, one of which is the assistant commissioner and another a biological scientist for invasive species. The commissioner said the department had been in “triage mode,” that an assistant commissioner was needed because of workload, and that the department is a net positive to the General Fund each year. He said some fees and fines have not been updated in decades and would require legislation to change, including a proposed $5 fee for each animal database certificate to help fund a system that costs about $250,000 annually to maintain. In response to questions about budget reductions, he said the department protected personnel, reduced the cost-of-care fund, fair grants, and land preservation funding to about $25,000 each, and did not plan to buy new vehicles or computers. He also said he could not support including the $50,000 Conservation District resilience grant program in his budget under the current reduction targets, though he remained hopeful it might be funded another way.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- DOJ?
- You're aware that the DOJ letter was sent to Texas, suggesting that certain changes ought to be made
- Dutton—respected voting rights experts who said that the DOJ letter has absolutely no basis in law.
- There was a DOJ letter. It's out there. The DOJ will get to review you this. I have no criticism.
- Texas had a very difficult time passing a redistricting map that wasn't found to be illegal by the DOJ
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- DOJ chose not to press charges against her.
- Biden's DOJ, including the FBI and the D.C. U.S.
Keywords:
committee meeting, nominations, Brett Shumate, John Eisenberg, Mr. Martin, Department of Justice, political bias, law enforcement
Summary:
The committee meeting was focused on the nominations of Brett Shumate and John Eisenberg for significant positions within the Department of Justice. Notable discussions arose over recent public disclosures that questioned the integrity of the nomination process, particularly surrounding Mr. Martin, a candidate whose past comments and associations have raised concerns among committee members. Tensions flared as members addressed potential biases and the implications of Martin’s statements regarding law enforcement and political groups. The meeting concluded with several committee members advocating for more thorough scrutiny of nominations to ensure the integrity of the process.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/16/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- It looks like it's DOJ now in this language, so maybe I missed an amendment somewhere, but that we'll
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- I had a very productive conversation with some DOJ officials.
- productive conversation with some DOJ productive conversation with some DOJ officials.<04:45:56.878
- Now, the other thing I spoke with the DOJ official on was the fact that if he's saying that there's a
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1651, which would create a civil sexual assault protective order for survivors who do not have a domestic violence or stalking relationship with the offender, and would also update the sexual assault survivors’ bill of rights regarding evidence kit retention and tracking. Representative Jennifer Rhodes, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to fill gaps for survivors assaulted by strangers, acquaintances, or others outside existing protective-order categories, and to ensure evidence is preserved for the longer of the statute of limitations or the retention period. Committee members asked whether the new order could be misused and how the bill would prevent frivolous petitions; the sponsor said the same legal process would apply and a victim would still have to prove they were actually assaulted.
Representative Eileen Kelly and Lynn Shallet of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence testified in support, saying current law leaves many sexual assault survivors without a meaningful civil remedy unless they qualify for domestic violence or stalking relief. Shallet said the gap has existed for decades and noted that other states already have standalone sexual assault protective orders. She also said the bill would clarify survivors’ rights to know the status and location of their evidence kits. Shauna Foster of New Beginnings Without Violence and Abuse described local cases where survivors were denied protective orders because they lacked the required relationship with the offender, including a co-worker assault and an assault involving an unhoused survivor.
Lisa Curtis, a survivor and founder of Safe Haven Ballet, gave emotional testimony in support, describing her own sexual assault and the difficulty of seeking protection and justice. She said survivors need safety to recover and that the bill would better align the justice system with trauma-informed support. Janet Carroll, a sexual assault nurse examiner and advisory board co-chair, testified that the bill’s evidence-kit provisions reflect federal changes and existing tracking practices. She explained that New Hampshire uses a kit tracking system that lets patients and professionals follow kits through the process, and said the bill would codify the right to be informed of a kit’s status and location. No vote was taken during the hearing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so what we did after that DOJ report was...
- Now, the issues within that DOJ report—because we still do anticipate litigation, Senator—we're happy
- But specifics about the DOJ report, Senator, I would kindly ask if we could talk about that perhaps in
- So that's violence and facilities, the DOJ report, and our recommendation for the interim study.
- And The DOJ report definitely points to that.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Mon Jan 5, 2025 @ 1:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- asked for $5 million for statewide security fencing at the facilities, $2 million to comply with the DOJ
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um <00:15 - DOJ than have a settlement agreement of a million dollars because this person killed themselves.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine District Judges, focusing on exploring legislative solutions to the bipartisan problem of universal injunctions. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- really find it just rich with irony after we've sat here for four years and watched President Biden's DOJ
- DOJ was not highly partisan, and you have assumed that the Trump DOJ is. it over to Senator Padilla.
- Paninucci, as someone who worked at DOJ, what's your response to the argument of the universal injections
Keywords:
universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Martin Makary, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services. Mar 6th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- has a lot of people with guns and they do enforcement and raids, and we need in collaboration with DOJ
- And finally, on Tuesday, DOJ made the GSA release a list of over 400 government buildings that they want
- Well that's where your office would be and that's one of the buildings that DOJ has put on the list to
- the input. any organization, of any individual member of Congress, from the administration and the DOJ
Keywords:
nominations, labor, health, veterans, Social Security, Elon Musk, transparency, government accountability
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on various executive nominations and their implications on labor and health affairs. Significant discussions surrounded the nomination of Mr. Sonderling as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, with members expressing concerns about workforce cuts affecting veterans and Social Security employees. There was also a debate led by a member regarding the authority and influence of private individuals, specifically citing Elon Musk's involvement in government decisions. Such discussions raised questions about transparency and accountability within governmental agencies, leading to a proposal for Mr. Musk to provide testimony before the committee.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Jan 22nd, 2025
Senate Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- Let me turn to DOJ. All of us support greater government efficiency.
- Now, Elon Musk is going to head up DOJ.
- And what I'm worried about DOJ is that it will not bring efficiency, but it will open the door to political
- Will Elon Musk and the other folks at DOJ, will they be required to recuse themselves from recommending
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 2nd, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 2nd, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- know the governor's intent is based off of Donald Trump's orders and Donald Trump's letter from the DOJ
- The DOJ letter proves that. And let me be very clear.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Apr 28th, 2025
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano, of New Jersey, to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration. Mar 31st, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Bisognano insisted on personally approving... ...several key DOJ hires at the agency and getting frequent
- And the nominee's actions and communications with DOJ remain very much at the heart of my objection here
Keywords:
Frank Bisignano, Social Security Administration, Doge, nomination, committee, customer service, staffing issues, Senate
Summary:
The meeting of the Finance Committee primarily focused on the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Members discussed the nominee's qualifications extensively, raising concerns about his past connections to Doge and the implications for Social Security. Several Senators expressed doubts about Bisignano's ability to improve the existing issues faced by the Social Security Administration, particularly related to staffing, customer service, and the potential for service cuts that could ultimately harm beneficiaries. The atmosphere was contentious, with divisive opinions visible among the committee members as they scrutinized Bisignano's past dealings and strategies.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 26th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- When we drew the lines and the DOJ sent out... ...and claimed they were racial lines.
- This political theater will hurt. ...communities in my district targeted in the DOJ letter, CD 29, and
- And I think it's interesting to note that the DOJ letter quotes the... coalition district definition
- But keep in mind, four districts were named in the DOJ letter.
- But the DOJ and the current administration's pressure threaten our constitutional foundation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee On Racism, Hate, And Xenophobia Jun 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- bulletins on laws prohibiting hate crimes, a hate crimes rapid response protocol for the deployment of DOJ
- anti-Semitic incidents have more than doubled over the past five years, according to the new state DOJ
- State and federal law, many leaders, and even DOJ data refer to us as a religion.
- And in California, through the DOJ report, year after year, increase in hate crimes and incidents against
Summary:
The Select Committee on Hate, Racism, and Xenophobia met to examine the scope of hate activity in California and hear from state agencies, commissions, and community organizations. The chair opened by framing hate as a persistent crisis affecting many protected groups, and Assembly Member Gonzalez briefly joined the committee. The first panel included the California Department of Justice and the California Commission on the State of Hate, both of which presented recent data and policy recommendations.
The Department of Justice reported that in 2024 California saw 2,023 reported hate crime events, 2,568 hate crime offenses, and 2,491 victims, with anti-Black bias remaining the most common category, followed by anti-Jewish and anti-Latino bias. DOJ also said referrals for prosecution increased, and it described its hate-crimes guidance, rapid response protocol, and multilingual resources. The Commission on the State of Hate said hate is undercounted in law enforcement data and cited a survey suggesting about 2.6 million Californians experienced at least one hate act in a year, including more than half a million potentially criminal incidents. It recommended permanent data infrastructure, mandatory law enforcement training, and continued funding for community-based prevention and victim support.
The committee then heard testimony from representatives of the NAACP, LULAC, Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California, CHIRLA, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, CARE, Equality California, and the Racial Equity Commission. Witnesses described systemic racism, anti-immigrant enforcement, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Asian bias, and anti-LGBTQ+ hate, often linking these harms to political rhetoric, social media, and federal actions. They urged the Legislature to fund programs such as California vs. Hate, Stop the Hate, nonprofit security grants, language access, school and mental health supports, and legal assistance, while also protecting civil rights, due process, and free speech. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing, but members indicated they would request additional recommendations and continue the discussion in future hearings.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (05/07/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- structures within the Department of Justice, and there was a data set or two that were needed, and the DOJ
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the DOJ, Agriculture, etc.
- We have DOJ, the Department of Agriculture, and the Judicial Council are in the one that we bought.
- And it currently houses DOJ and Agriculture and Judicial Council.
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Summary:
The committee met to continue work on House Bill 2, with the chair saying the goal was to finish the bill as given by the governor, though additional amendments were expected. Members first discussed the bail section and agreed to hold it for later because a separate House bail bill was expected on Thursday and could have significant county cost impacts. They also generally accepted the proposed reorganization of positions between Fish and Game, DNCR, and the Department of Environmental Services, but noted the need to review effective dates and funding details, including a possible double appropriation of $275,000 for a scientist position already funded in HB 1.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on environmental review and native plant-related sections moving functions from DNCR to DES. Members discussed changing the rulemaking timeline from 180 days to 90 days, and clarifying that “begin” means the public hearing stage. They also reviewed how fee revenue would shift between agencies in HB 1 so the budget impact would be net zero. The committee indicated it would prepare amendments reflecting these changes and revisit them at a later vote.
The longest discussion concerned the boathouse provisions. Members debated whether the new definitions and construction standards were appropriate in a budget bill, with one member arguing they should be in a separate bill, while others said the provisions were urgent because of a lawsuit and the lack of clear guardrails. Concerns included the February 20, 2025 effective date, which some thought might be retroactive, the detailed limits on what may be stored in a boathouse, and a fee increase that some felt could discourage homeowners from seeking permits. The committee also questioned whether the fee structure should be tiered for smaller projects and whether permit-by-notification projects should be exempted. No final votes were taken on these sections during the discussion; instead, members agreed to seek legal and policy answers and to return with amendments and public hearing input before voting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Committee, First Extraordinary Session Jan 27th, 2025
Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- that one of these nonprofits are not The Department of Social Services and the Department of Justice (DOJ
- We had DOJ expend $42 million to get billions of dollars back.
- record that when you read the proclamation, it talks about providing additional funding to California DOJ
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 1st, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- As I said in my opening about the DOJ. All right, there's a DOJ letter.
- And the DOJ letter, if it has any impact on this plan, I don't know.
- Now it'll be up to the DOJ to take a look at this plan.
- The DOJ said we have to dismantle the coalition district. Mr.
- You keep saying we're here because of the DOJ. I'm not saying that.
Bills:
HB4
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The case management system is the main file cabinet and the work environment for DOJ employees, so it
- The case management system is the main file cabinet and the work environment for DOJ employees, so it
- PRAW was acquired by the DOJ in 2004, so 21 years ago, for $1.2 million.
- The DOJ spends roughly $400,000 a year on PRAW.
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to make things um easier for the doj to make things um easier for the doj to
Summary:
The committee heard a Department of Corrections capital budget presentation on HB 25, focused largely on urgent maintenance and security needs at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men and other DOC facilities. DOC officials described the governor’s proposed priorities: boiler surge and radiator tank replacements, electronic controls and camera upgrades, and replacement of HVAC units using R22 refrigerant. They also outlined additional requested projects totaling $15.4 million, including a body alarm/man-down system at Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility, steam line and trap repairs, fire alarm replacements, and removal of an underground diesel tank in favor of above-ground storage.
DOC testified that many systems are well beyond their expected service life, including 40-year-old boilers, outdated analog cameras, and HVAC equipment using discontinued R22 refrigerant. They said the men’s prison is relying on a leased temporary boiler, has significant steam leaks causing major water loss and reduced boiler efficiency, and is dealing with frequent fire alarm faults and deteriorating wiring. On the body alarm system, they said the vendor no longer supports the equipment and replacement parts are no longer available. On the diesel tank, members questioned whether it could be abandoned in place or whether fuel could be reused; DOC said it had not explored all alternatives and would follow up, while noting the tank is underground and tied into the warehouse system.
Members also asked whether some current investments could be reused in the planned new men’s prison. DOC said some items, such as air handlers, might potentially be moved, but most projects are needed to keep the current facility operational and would not be practical to transfer. Questions were also raised about the leased boiler arrangement, the use of the man-down system by staff and visitors, and whether the kitchen project could be converted to a modular unit. DOC said the modular kitchen approach is necessary because the existing kitchen cannot remain fully operational during repairs. The committee then moved to lapse extensions, and DOC identified several projects no longer needing extensions, including items numbered 64, 65, and 66 in HB 25, with the chair noting those balances would be deleted and that the lapse amount was $550,500.