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DOJ Proposed Rule for Attorney Bar Complaints

The Department of Justice has proposed a new rule regarding the review of state bar complaints and allegations against Department of Justice attorneys. The public comment period for this proposed rule is open until April 6, 2026.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Information Security Audit FY 2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Information Security Management Program for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated March 3, 2026, identifies 5 recommendations for improvement.

DOJ Audit of BOP Security Controls and Network FY2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Federal Bureau of Prisons' security controls and network (BOPNet) for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated March 3, 2026, was conducted pursuant to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014.

DOJ: Delhi Man Sentenced for Illegal Export of Aviation Components to Russia

The Department of Justice announced that Sanjay Kaushik was sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiring to illegally export aviation components from Oregon to Russia. This action highlights the DOJ's commitment to prosecuting violations of export control laws, especially those involving sensitive technologies.

DOJ: Company, Owner, Employee Sentenced for Illegal Tech Export to Russia

The Department of Justice announced the sentencing of Eleview International Inc., its owner Oleg Nayandin, and senior employee Vitaliy Borisenko for illegally exporting millions of dollars of U.S. technology to Russia. The company was fined $125,000 and sentenced to probation, while the individuals received prison sentences.

Former U.S. Air Force Pilot Arrested for Training Chinese Military

The Department of Justice announced the arrest of former U.S. Air Force pilot Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr. for allegedly providing defense services and training to Chinese military pilots without authorization. The charges are in violation of the Arms Export Control Act.

Former Pilot Charged with Violating Arms Export Control Act

The Department of Justice announced the arrest of Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr., a former U.S. Air Force pilot, for allegedly providing unauthorized defense services and training to Chinese military pilots. This action is in violation of the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer Electronic Filing

The Executive Office for Immigration Review has issued an interim final rule establishing electronic filing procedures for immigration proceedings. The rule is effective March 2, 2026, and comments are due by April 1, 2026.

Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals

The Executive Office for Immigration Review has issued an interim rule streamlining appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. This rule, effective March 9, 2026, aims to improve efficiency in the immigration court system. Public comments are being accepted.

Privacy Act Implementation for Immigration Records

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review is finalizing a rule to exempt certain immigration adjudication records from Privacy Act provisions. These exemptions are necessary to protect classified information and law enforcement sensitive materials. The rule takes effect on March 16, 2026.