Justice Department

South Bend Police Department's most recent officer recruit class taking the oath to serve and protect in a May ceremony. The U.S. Justice Department Friday filed a federal lawsuit against the city, alleging its written and physical fitness officer applicant tests discriminate against Black and female applicants, respectively.

Feds: SBPD discriminated against Black, female officer applicants

Jeff Parrott

South Bend Mayor James Mueller says the city bases its officer applicant tests on state law and it will vigorously defend the U.S. Justice Department's federal lawsuit

Abbott Nutrition has voluntarily recalled certain powdered baby formulas.

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Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant in Sturgis

The Associated Press

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months last year due to contamination, the company confirmed. The factory's closure in February 2022 contributed to a nationwide baby formula shortage that forced parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor's offices.

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U.S. Dept. Of Justice: Goshen Couple Ordered To Pay Over $1 Million

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that the owners of a Goshen lawn care and snow removal business have been ordered to pay over $1,000,000 in…