Security News in Brief: Department of Justice Announces Initiative to Protect Americans from Collusive Schemes Amid Supply Chain Disruptions

Source: United States Department of Justice News

In the wake of persistent price increases initially stemming from supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Antitrust Division and the FBI announced an initiative today to deter, detect and prosecute those who would exploit supply chain disruptions to engage in collusive conduct. 

Defense News in Brief: Naval Postgraduate School, U.S. Pacific Fleet Launch Nimitz Research Group

Source: United States Navy

MONTEREY, Calif. — The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and U.S. Pacific Fleet announced the establishment of the Nimitz Research Group, Feb. 16. Under the aegis of NPS’ Naval Warfare Studies Institute, the new organization will leverage NPS’ interdisciplinary education and research capabilities and institutional knowledge in new ways to meet the needs and emerging challenges of the Pacific Fleet.

Security News in Brief: Statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the Life of Walter E. Dellinger III

Source: United States Department of Justice News

U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland released today the following statement on the passing of Walter E. Dellinger III:

“The passing of Walter Dellinger is an enormous loss for those of us at the Justice Department who worked alongside and learned from him, for his family who cherished him, and for our nation, which was made better because of him.

Security News in Brief: Justice Department Files Suit to Prevent Missouri from Restricting Enforcement of Federal Firearms Laws

Source: United States Department of Justice News

The Department of Justice has today filed a lawsuit to prevent the State of Missouri from enforcing House Bill 85 (H.B. 85). Signed into law in June 2021, the Missouri law declares five categories of federal firearms laws “invalid” and deters and penalizes their enforcement by federal, state and local law enforcement officers.