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Did Jeff Sessions Praise Marijuana in a College Rock Band?

A spoof video about the notoriously anti-pot Attorney General was produced by a comedy group and managed to trick some viewers.

Attorney General Sessions Orders Return to Pre-Obama Marijuana Enforcement

The move has caused uncertainty in the legal cannabis industry just days after California opened the market for recreational use.

United States Department of Justice Aims to End Policy That Let Marijuana Flourish

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he plans to end an Obama-era policy that paved the way for legalized marijuana in states across the country.

What is the Diversity Visa Lottery Program?

President Donald Trump criticized the program and called for its dismantling after a fatal terror attack in New York City in October 2017.

U.S. Justice Department Statement Contradicts Comey Testimony About Sessions’ Recusal

The DOJ is refuting some of the former FBI director's testimony, which he gave under oath; some believe there's more to the story.

CNN Clashes With Lawmaker Over Report on Jeff Sessions

Rep. Jeff Duncan has called on the network to retract its story about Sessions' meetings with a Russian ambassador.

Does Jeff Sessions Have Investments in the Private Prison Industry?

A web site claimed that Sessions stood to gain from the recent reversal of an Obama-era policy on private prisons.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions Reverses Obama-Era Justice Policies

In a memo released on 12 May 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a reversal on low-level offenses and sentencing.

Was a Woman Prosecuted for Laughing During Jeff Sessions’ Confirmation Hearing?

Desiree Fairooz, a member of the protest group Code Pink, was charged with disorderly conduct after laughing during the introduction of Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions.

Did Jeff Sessions Say He’s Amazed a Judge ‘On an Island in the Pacific’ Can Block Executive Orders?

The Trump administration's Attorney General expressed his amazement on a radio talk show.

Did Jeff Sessions Refer to Immigrants as ‘Filth’?

Prepared remarks by the Attorney General during an appearance in Arizona were misinterpreted online.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions Disbarred for Misconduct?

Hyperpartisan web sites spread the false claim that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will be disbarred thanks to a letter of complaint signed by 2,000 U.S. lawyers.