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Violence prevention groups say Justice Department cuts make cities less safe
NBC Newsยท 2025-09-25 17:37
Earlier this week, President Trump created a federal task force which includes the National Guard to mobilize to Memphis, Tennessee, and combat crime. While the president says his actions are necessary to quote restore public safety and get dangerous career criminals off our streets, critics like Illinois Governor JB Pritzker say the administration has actually cut funding that was already reducing violent crime. Earlier this year, the Department of Justice cut $820 million in grants to violence prevention ...