Monitors have been assigned to majority-Native districts to check for compliance with the requirements for language translations and assistance.
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Justice Department says Alaska is discriminating against voters with disabilities
The federal agency sent the state a letter alleging multiple violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act over the past four years, at polling places and on the elections website.
Former Johnson Youth Center superintendent sentenced for child porn
Dennis Weston worked in Juneau from 2005 through 2012 before moving to Anchorage’s McLaughlin Youth Center.
Justice Department to send millions to rural Alaska law enforcement
The move frees up nearly $11 million in funding from federal law enforcement programs, including money for local communities and tribal entities for addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. The state will also get three new federal prosecutors who will be focused on rural Alaska.
Justice Dept. pledges $10.5M in emergency funds for public safety
U.S. Attorney General William Barr declared a law enforcement emergency in Alaska on June 28. The announcement follows a visit to the state where he saw firsthand how many rural communities have little-to-no public safety presence.
‘Enough is enough’: AG Barr hears from Alaska Native leaders about rural justice problems
U.S. Attorney General William Barr is in Alaska this week, learning about law enforcement challenges in rural areas. He declined to comment on the Mueller investigation on Wednesday.
Haines heli-skiing company facing criminal charges
A Haines heli-skiing company is facing criminal charges and fines for operating tours on federal land without a permit.
Alaska Supreme Court sends wrongful death suit back to Juneau Superior Court
Justices say its possible that expert witness affidavits should have been considered in the civil suit against gun store owner Ray Coxe.
U.S. Justice Dept. grant to help JPD pay for upgrades to bomb diffusing robot
In previous years, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant was used to fund JPD’s Police Crisis Intervention Specialist.
U.S. Justice Department approves Alaska Redistricting plan
The approval – known as “preclearance” under the Voting Rights Act – comes in the midst of a federal lawsuit, filed by Alaska Native groups to keep the state from implementing the plan until the Justice Department weighs in.