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Justice Department Disbands Historic ‘Peacemakers’ Office Amid U.S. Protest Surge

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Jan 15, 2026
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The Justice Department has scrapped its long-standing “Peacemakers” office at a time of growing protests in Minneapolis and Portland, and critics warn the move could leave communities without key tools to defuse tensions.

As demonstrations have grown in cities responding to controversial law-enforcement actions, the role of neutral federal mediators has…

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