#ICYMI: Yesterday, Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced the guilty plea of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia, Co-Founder of the Sinaloa Cartel — one of the most violent and powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gU7a8prF
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On #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay, we honor lives lost to fentanyl poisoning. Already this year, the Drug Enforcement Administration has seized 30M fentanyl pills & 6,000 lbs. of powder—enough deadly doses to kill millions. This Justice Department remains committed to protect our communities and American families.
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Federal law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly with D.C. Police to #MakeDCSafeAgain. 📷: U.S. Marshals Service
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Federal Court Grants Justice Department’s Motion to Terminate 47-Year-Old Consent Decree Governing Employment by City of Norfolk’s Police and Fire Departments “Local communities must be able to choose firefighters and police officers based on skill and dedication to public safety – not to meet DEI quotas imposed by federal courts and the federal government,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Thanks to this Department of Justice, the City of Norfolk’s first responder hiring will finally be free from federal micromanagement for the first time in almost 50 years.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gj7Z4-wt
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#ICYMI: Yesterday, the United States announced that it has taken into custody 26 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal and state criminal charges from around the country, including charges relating to drug-trafficking, hostage-taking, kidnapping, illegal use of firearms, human smuggling, money laundering, the murder of a sheriffs’ deputy, and other crimes. “Today is the latest example of the Trump administration's historic efforts to dismantle cartels and foreign terrorist organizations,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “These 26 men have all played a role in bringing violence and drugs to American shores -- under this Department of Justice, they will face severe consequences for their crimes against this country. We are grateful to Mexico’s National Security team for their collaboration in this matter.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2eNN3TX
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Justice Department Settles Lawsuits Challenging Race-Based Admissions at West Point and Air Force Academy “This Department is committed to eliminating DEI practices throughout the federal government,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “We are proud to partner with the Department of Defense to permanently end race-based admissions at West Point and the Air Force Academy — admission to these prestigious military institutions should be based exclusively on merit.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQVnicZF
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