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DOJ Proposed Rule on State Capital Counsel Systems

The Department of Justice has proposed a rule to remove impediments to certifying states for special federal habeas corpus review procedures under Chapter 154 of title 28, United States Code. This aims to enable more prompt decisions on states' certification requests regarding counsel for indigent prisoners in state postconviction proceedings. The comment period closes on May 15, 2026.

DOJ Tax Division Functions Transferred to Civil and Criminal Divisions

The Department of Justice has issued a final rule to transfer the functions of its Tax Division to the Civil and Criminal Divisions. This organizational change is effective December 9, 2025, and aims to improve efficiency in line with executive directives.

DOJ Rescinds Title VI Regulations to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Liability

The Department of Justice is rescinding portions of its Title VI regulations to eliminate disparate-impact liability, aligning with the statute's original public meaning and Executive Order 14281. This rule will be effective on December 10, 2025, and clarifies that the Department will only prohibit intentional discrimination under Title VI.

DOJ Consolidates Executive Secretariat into Justice Management Division

The Department of Justice is issuing a final rule to consolidate the Office of the Executive Secretariat into the Justice Management Division. This organizational change eliminates the separate Executive Secretariat office and transfers its functions, effective December 29, 2025.

DOJ Privacy Act Implementation Final Rule

The Department of Justice is finalizing its Privacy Act exemption regulations for the Adjudication and Appeal Records system (JUSTICE/EOIR-001). These exemptions are necessary to protect classified and law enforcement sensitive materials. The rule is effective March 16, 2026.

DOJ proposes rule for attorney complaint review process

The Department of Justice has proposed a new rule to establish a process for reviewing bar complaints and allegations against its attorneys. This rule would allow the Department to review such allegations in the first instance before state bar disciplinary authorities proceed with their investigations.