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Ryan J. Reilly

Justice Reporter

I cover the Justice Department and federal law enforcement for NBC News. Right now, I'm focused on the fallout of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and on Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and stop the peaceful transfer of power. My work has been cited by the FBI and by the Jan. 6 committee. I even wrote a book about the fallout of the Capitol attack: “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System.”

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I cover the Justice Department and federal law enforcement for NBC News. Right now, I'm focused on the fallout of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and on Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and stop the peaceful transfer of power. My work has been cited by the FBI and by the Jan. 6 committee. I even wrote a book about the fallout of the Capitol attack: “Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System.”

Do you have a news tip you want to share with our journalists? Visit NBC News Tips to learn more.


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WASHINGTON — The FBI arrested a county judge in Milwaukee on Friday, alleging that she obstructed federal authorities who were seeking to detain an undocumented immigrant by escorting the man and his defense attorney though a nonpublic jury door.

Who is Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge arrested by the FBI?

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Furor over Trump's targeting of law firms heats up with court fight and ad campaign

WASHINGTON — A liberal group will launch a media campaign Thursday targeting law firms that reached deals with President Donald Trump to avoid being targeted by executive orders as the deals come under intense scrutiny within the legal community and Trump's orders face legal inquiries.

Three more prosecutors on Eric Adams case resign after suspensions, saying they did nothing wrong

Three federal prosecutors have chosen to resign instead of admitting wrongdoing following suspensions over their handling of the now-dropped federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, saying it is the Trump administration's handling of the case that was wrong, according to a letter seen by NBC News.

Fired U.S. pardon attorney complains of intimidation tactics ahead of testimony in 'shadow hearing'

WASHINGTON — A lawyer representing the former U.S. pardon attorney complained in a letter to the Justice Department that it was using "security resources to intimidate" Liz Oyer ahead of her planned participation in a "shadow" hearing held Monday by congressional Democrats.

Ex-prosecutors raise alarm over Trump loyalist tapped for key U.S. attorney post

WASHINGTON — Former federal prosecutors and outside organizations raised alarms this week over the nomination of Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, to take over as the top federal prosecutor in Washington on a permanent basis.
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Sen. Adam Schiff places hold on Trump loyalist's nomination for top federal prosecutor in D.C.

The move could delay but not necessarily prevent the Senate from considering Ed Martin's as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on a permanent basis.

White House firing of a career prosecutor pulls Justice Department under ever-closer control

WASHINGTON — The White House's firing of a career federal prosecutor last week was one in a series of Trump administration moves that have undermined the post-Watergate separation between the White House and the Justice Department — and spread fears about political interference in ongoing criminal cases.

U.S. Institute of Peace lays off most staff members

All but a small group of U.S. Institute of Peace employees received formal termination notices Friday evening, effective immediately, current and former employees told NBC News.

Legal community shaken by a powerful law firm's decision to give in to Trump's demands

President Donald Trump rescinded his executive order targeting Paul Weiss — after the law firm agreed to certain conditions.

Judge criticizes DOGE tactics after U.S. Institute of Peace sues to block 'takeover by force'

USIP, an independent nonprofit established by Congress 40 years ago, is asking a federal judge to immediately block the Department of Government Efficiency's attempted forced shutdown of the organization.
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