March 2017
Arrest of Director of a Turkish State Bank for Circumventing Iran Sanctions
Mehmet Hakan Atilla, deputy general manager of Halkbank, was arrested in the U.S. for allegedly helping Reza Zarrab evade sanctions against Iran. This case highlights…
Trump Administration Appeals Suspension of Second Immigration Order
The U.S. Department of Justice is appealing a federal court's suspension of President Trump's second immigration order, which bans entry from six predominantly Muslim countries.…
Trump: We Will Take Immigration Order Case to Supreme Court if Necessary
President Trump criticized a Hawaii court ruling that temporarily blocks his new immigration order, claiming it undermines America's strength. He vowed to continue fighting for…
U.S. Indicts Four Individuals in Russia and Canada for 'Largest' Cyber Attack
The U.S. plans to file criminal charges against four individuals, three in Russia and one in Canada, for their involvement in the largest cyber attack…
U.S. Justice Department Requests More Time to Respond to Congress Regarding Trump's Wiretap Claims
The U.S. Justice Department has requested additional time to respond to Congress regarding Donald Trump's allegations that Barack Obama ordered the wiretapping of his communications…
Federal Prosecutor of New York Says He Was 'Fired' by the President of the United States
Preet Bharara, the federal prosecutor of New York, announced he was fired by President Trump after refusing to resign. Bharara is known for high-profile cases,…
Hawaii Plans to Challenge Trump's New Immigration Order
Hawaii is challenging Trump's new immigration order that temporarily bans entry for citizens from Iran and five other countries. The order has sparked legal and…
Chinese Company Fined $892 Million in the U.S. for Violating Iran Sanctions
ZTE, a Chinese telecommunications company, has agreed to pay a $892 million fine for violating U.S. sanctions against Iran by selling American-made equipment. This settlement…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Recuses Himself from Oversight of Russia Election Interference Investigation
Jeff Sessions has recused himself from overseeing the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections after facing scrutiny for past meetings with the…