A federal judge has rejected the justice department's broad interpretation of pardons issued by donald trump for individuals involved in the jan. 6 capitol riot, stating that pardons should apply only to crimes directly associated with that event.

A federal judge who pushed back on the justice department’s view of pardons related to Jan. 6.

The U.S. federal executive department responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice.

Former President of the United States who issued pardons related to the Capitol riot.