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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.

ATF Rule on Unlawful User Definition for Firearm Possession

The ATF is issuing an interim final rule to update the definition of "unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance" for firearm possession eligibility. This rule aligns the definition with current judicial interpretations and will be effective January 22, 2026, with a public comment period closing June 30, 2026.

ATF Corrects Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Conforming Regulations

The ATF is issuing a direct final rule correction to its Bipartisan Safer Communities Act conforming regulations. This correction addresses minor technical errors in regulatory text and designations, ensuring alignment with the Act and the NICS Denial Notification Act. The corrections are effective July 18, 2024.

ATF Direct Final Rule on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Regulations

The ATF is issuing a direct final rule to amend its regulations, implementing firearms-related definitions and requirements from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the NICS Denial Notification Act. This rule ensures ATF regulations align with recent statutory changes, with an effective date of July 18, 2024, unless significant adverse comments are received by May 20, 2024.

CSOSA Direct Final Rule on Employee Salary Offset

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) is issuing a direct final rule to codify internal procedures for salary offsets from employees' salaries. This rule complies with Office of Personnel Management regulations and is effective October 11, 2022, unless adverse comments are received by August 12, 2022.

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.

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 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 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 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.