.@ASGWoodward on the lawsuit with Maryland over in-state tuition for illegal aliens: "Federal law on this is very clear: States cannot provide in-state tuition for illegal aliens...What's happening is that the citizens of Maryland are actually the ones who are suffering because t…Mostrar mais

Today, the Department of Justice sued Maryland, challenging its state law and regulation that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. This lawsuit is the 13th filed to challenge in-state tuition for illegal aliens. “This Department of Justice is com…Mostrar mais

Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche on the success of the Homeland Security Task Force that was set up a year ago to eradicate drug cartels, foreign gangs, transnational criminal organizations, and human smuggling and trafficking rings ⬇️

“What we’ve done with our federal, state, and local partners in Memphis should be a poster child for a lot of cities in this country...It’s a new city compared to where it was a year ago and that’s something we can’t let up on.” -Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche

Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche on the Model Cities Initiative: “For several cities around the country, we are going to put money where our mouth is, and put a lot of resources into cities to help make sure the cities that need to be safer, ARE safer.”

.@DAGToddBlanche: Since @POTUS took office: ➡️Murders are down roughly 20% NATIONWIDE – to the lowest level since 1900 ➡️Violent crime arrests are up 114% ➡️We’ve taken nearly 5,000 child predators and human traffickers off the streets ➡️DOJ has filed nearly 100,000 indictments…Mostrar mais

LIVE NOW: From Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche's Opening Statement at the Nomination Hearing: "I’ve lived the American dream. I waited tables to get through college, moved to New York with my wife and two young kids, went to law school at night, and read my textbooks on…Mostrar mais

Louisiana Man Charged with Murder of a Federal Officer After Standoff with Federal and State Law Enforcement “U.S. Marshals risk their lives every day - securing our courts, protecting our communities, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with local law enforcement to bring dangerou…Mostrar mais

Today, Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche joined @DEAHQ at the 2026 Fentanyl Free America Summit in Florida alongside thousands of @CADCA attendees and partners from across the country committed to ending the fentanyl crisis. This Department of Justice is laser-focused on d…Mostrar mais

For Tribes that are considering applying, TAP staff will be conducting informational webinars describing the program and its capabilities. Webinars will be offered throughout July and August. For more information about TAP, including webinar dates, times and access information, v…Mostrar mais

The Department of Justice is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to participate in the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. “Making America safe again extends to Indian country…Mostrar mais

This past week, Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche visited the great state of Alaska, where he met with federal, state, and local law enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to discuss the challenges they face, the successes they’ve achieved, and the Department’s prioriti…Mostrar mais

🚨Former Afghan General and First Deputy House Speaker Extradited to U.S. to Face Charges of Conspiring to Traffic Hundreds of Kilograms of Heroin and Methamphetamine and Provide Arsenal of Military-Grade Weaponry “While purporting to be a political leader of Afghanistan, Abdul…Mostrar mais

Jose Manuel Cazarez-Pulido, 33, native and citizen of Mexico, has been charged for illegally re-entering the U.S. after having been previously removed, U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon for @USAO_MIE announced yesterday. This illegal alien was driving a Chrysler Town and Country van w…Mostrar mais

ICYMI: Operation Hurricane charges 46 in Palm Beach County crime crackdown In the last two months, law enforcement seized: 🔴94 firearms 🔴More than seven kilos of cocaine 🔴Nearly one and a half kilos of crack cocaine 🔴More than 400 grams of fentanyl 🔴Thousands of meth pills…Mostrar mais

Putting the Civil Rights Act Back on Track: The Trump administration’s fight against unlawful disparate-impact liability is good for business and the Constitution. "As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, there is no better time to reject the pernicious claim that we…Mostrar mais

🚨Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies “Federal immigration officers merely enforce the laws that our Nation’s elected representatives in Congress passed, reflecting the will of We the People,” said @ASGWoodward. “When sanctuary jurisdictions enact laws to sh…Mostrar mais

Today, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald joined @USAO_SDFL, @ATFDirectorRC, @DEAHQ, and our law enforcement partners in South Florida to announce the results of Operation Hurricane—a two-month undercover operation in Palm Beach County that led to dozens of arrests, the se…Mostrar mais

Under the Biden administration, open-border policies allowed hundreds of suspected and convicted Tren de Aragua terrorists pour into this country. Under @POTUS Trump and Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche's leadership, these violent criminals will face the full force of just…Mostrar mais

HOMELAND SECURITY TASK FORCE CASE: A Mexican National was sentenced by a federal court in San Antonio, Texas to 27 years in prison for leading an international methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney for @USAO_WDTX, Justin Simmons. “Mr. Leija ignored our…Mostrar mais

“This settlement sets the record straight that the Biden administration’s 2024 restrictions on oil and gas production in Alaska were overly restrictive and contrary to Congress’s clear command to establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program in Alaska’s Coastal Plain,” said…Mostrar mais

Justice Department Dismisses Alaska Lawsuit, Conceding Biden Era Oil and Gas Leasing Program Violated the Law “The Biden era Alaska oil and gas leasing program violated the law and improperly limited Alaska’s energy potential with unreasonable regulation,” said Acting Attorney G…Mostrar mais

Watch below: Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche's full remarks at the Port of Alaska yesterday to announce the $180 million settlement with the municipality of Anchorage, Alaska to resolve the port litigation that began in 2014. "This is not just any port. This is by far th…Mostrar mais

🚨NEW FRAUDSTER ADDED TO THE @FBIMostWanted Fraudsters List Fahad Mohamed Nur is wanted for his alleged participation in a fraud scheme that exploited the Federal Child Nutrition Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. He's been on the run since 2022 for allegedly stealing OVER $5…Mostrar mais

“Settlements such as this one reflect a reasoned judgment that certainty and public resource conservation are of greater value than another decade of litigation, which would detract from taxpayer resources and personnel focusing on the Department’s top priorities,” said @ASGWoodward.…Mostrar mais

🚨United States to Pay $180 Million to Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska to Resolve Long-Running Port Litigation that began in 2014 “I was honored to visit the Port of Alaska today to announce this settlement,” said Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche. “Reaching this fair an…Mostrar mais

All photos are published in court documents and were pulled from social media accounts associated with Carlos Paez Pereda. The images depict drugs, guns and trafficking proceeds connected to the defendant.

Today, @SDCAnews announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Carlos Paez Pereda, aka “Carlitos,” aka “Carlitos Rugrats,” an alleged high-ranking lieutenant and leader of a violent wing of the Sinaloa Cartel called “Los Rugrats,” with Narcoterrorism and Material Support of T…Mostrar mais

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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for @USAO_NV joined @8NewsNow to discuss the success of the Homeland Security Task Force and the recent efforts in Nevada that led to the convictions of three illegal alien MS-13 members.⬇️

The Department of Justice is proud to support @POTUS Trump’s initiative to secure the American Dream for future generations. With the launch of @TrumpAccounts, millions of kids will have long-term financial security. Get tax-advantaged investment accounts for U.S. citizens unde…Mostrar mais

From 1776 to today, America has been built on liberty, justice, and the rule of law. As we celebrate Independence Day and look ahead to the next 250 years, the Department of Justice is proud to help protect those enduring values. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 #America250 #July4th…Mostrar mais

Under @POTUS's leadership, this Department of Justice is MAKING AMERICA SAFE. "We have charged nearly 350 TdA members and associates with egregious violent crimes – murders, sex trafficking, kidnapping – along with weapons and drug trafficking, robbery, and widespread financial…Mostrar mais

Under @POTUS's leadership, this Department of Justice is MAKING AMERICA SAFE. "We have charged nearly 350 TdA members and associates with egregious violent crimes – murders, sex trafficking, kidnapping – along with weapons and drug trafficking, robbery, and widespread financial…Mostrar mais

#ICYMI: Eight illegal alien Tren de Aragua members from Venezuela were charged with kidnappings that resulted in death, racketeering involving murder, and other violent offenses in Texas and Illinois following Homeland Security Task Force Investigations. ALL eight defendants il…Mostrar mais

In a letter this week addressed to the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote that the Department of Justice rejects any assertion of jurisdiction by the ICC over Americans. The United States is not a party to the Rome Sta…Mostrar mais

As law enforcement officers and victims know, carjacking is an inherently dangerous crime that can terrorize communities. This bipartisan legislation preserves heightened penalties for the most serious cases while removing an unnecessary legal hurdle that has prevented appropriat…Mostrar mais

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the Justice Department is committed to keeping our country safe. Our focus is on upholding the rule of law, supporting law enforcement, and prioritizing public safety in every community across the nation. #MakingAmericaSafe @Freedom250

Justice Department SUES CALIFORNIA to Halt Glock Ban “The Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans, even those in California. California cannot ban the most popular type of handgun in America,” said Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche. “We will work to s…Mostrar mais

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia State Police alleging that a newly enacted Virginia law unconstitutionally bans the purchase and sale of ordinary semi-automatic rifles owned by millions of Americans. “The Constit…Mostrar mais

Acting Attorney General @DAGTodBlanche: "These violent crimes and murders happened because, under the Biden administration, open-border policies left our borders wide open, and hundreds of suspected (and now convicted) TdA terrorists poured through those borders into our country.…Mostrar mais

🚨Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche announces the charges against EIGHT Tren de Aragua (TdA) members from Venezuela who came here illegally during the Biden administration and allegedly committed vicious kidnappings and murders in separate cases out of Texas and Illinois. N…Mostrar mais

Watch Live Today at 11:30 a.m. ET: Department of Justice to Hold Press Conference Announcing Tren de Aragua Developments www.youtube.com/live/eeP6px4f5o4

Over the past year, the funds from the One Big Beautiful Bill have been strengthening DOJ’s capacity to hire immigration judges to ensure the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) continues to reduce the immigration court backlog and adjudicate cases efficiently. Since t…Mostrar mais

Today, Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche and Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald attended the Purple Heart Award Ceremony at @USMarshalsHQ honoring West Virginia Air National Guard Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe for his courageous service to our nation’s capital. Staff…Mostrar mais

Memorandum for DOJ Employees on Prosecution of Fraudulent Birth Tourism Schemes from Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald ⬇️

Across the country, Justice Department employees work every day to uphold the rule of law and serve the American people. Their commitment to protecting our communities, defending civil rights, and upholding the Constitution reflects the values that have strengthened our nation fo…Mostrar mais

Birth tourism schemes exploit our immigration laws and often violate our criminal laws. The Department of Justice will prioritize the prosecutions of birth tourism schemes across the country. Actors seeking to exploit loopholes to obtain automatic citizenship for their children p…Mostrar mais

We are pleased that the Supreme Court agreed with our commonsense position that nothing in federal law prevents states from prohibiting males from participating on female sports teams.

🚨Three Illegal Alien MS-13 Members Convicted of Nine Murders, Kidnapping, and Racketeering Charges Following Homeland Security Task Force Effort “Thanks to the tireless work of our law enforcement partners and prosecutors, these MS-13 members will be held accountable for the ho…Mostrar mais