Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, Attorney General Loretta Lynch testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the issues facing the Department of Justice. Here are some key takeaways and videos from today’s oversight hearing. Takeaways:

• Attorney General Lynch defended the Obama Administration’s efforts to screen Syrian refugees but admitted that there are challenges posed to screening refugees from war-torn countries.

Washington, D.C. – As part of the House Judiciary Committee’s criminal justice reform initiative, members of the House Judiciary Committee unveiled four bills to rein in the explosion of federal criminal law, commonly referred to as over-criminalization. These bills, along with the Sentencing Reform Act (H.R.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement on the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris, France: “My thoughts and prayers are with the French people and those that lost loved ones as a result of the barbaric terrorist attacks in Paris. The American people stand with them as they mourn their loss and hold fast in the face of evil.“These terrorist attacks are a reminder that ISIS poses a threat to our allies and America. Yet this reality is not clearly seen by our President.

Washington, D.C.  – On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Attorney General Loretta Lynch will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on issues facing the Justice Department as well as the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. This is Attorney General Lynch’s first appearance before the Committee in her capacity as our nation’s top law enforcement officer.

Washington, D.C.  – The House Judiciary Committee released a new video on its bipartisan criminal justice reform initiative.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are seeking more information on a man with gang ties who allegedly attacked a police officer after being released by immigration officials. Jose Misael Reyes-Reyes, a known member of the MS-13 gang, allegedly attacked a Fredrick County, Md. sheriff’s deputy while he was investigating an unrelated traffic accident.  The deputy was able to subdue and arrest Reyes-Reyes, who was previously apprehended by U.S.