Day 376

January 30, 2026

3 documented events

  1. Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern Corruption & Self-Dealing

    DOJ releases 3.5 million pages — less than 60% of responsive files

    The DOJ releases a major tranche including over 3 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images. However, the DOJ identified over 6 million responsive pages and withheld roughly 2.5 million, raising questions about compliance with the law. The DOJ claims it has met its legal obligations.

    From: Epstein Files: DOJ Withholds Evidence, UN Experts Warn of Crimes Against Humanity

  2. Serious Rights Violation Press Freedom

    Don Lemon arrested on federal charges

    Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents on charges of conspiracy and interfering with First Amendment rights of worshipers, stemming from his coverage of a January 18 protest at a church where an ICE official served as pastor.

    From: Systematic Attacks on Press Freedom: Journalist Arrests, Detention, and Deportation

  3. Major Abuse of Power Civil Rights

    Judge blocks death penalty for Mangione

    US District Judge Margaret Garnett rules Luigi Mangione cannot face the death penalty, dismissing two counts from his federal indictment — including the murder-through-use-of-a-firearm count — finding the underlying stalking statutes are not 'crimes of violence' under federal law.

    From: Federal Death Penalty Expansion and Discriminatory Application