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Bondi touts return to 'core mission of fighting real crime' at Department of Justice
NBC Newsยท 2025-10-07 15:22
Law Enforcement & Crime Reduction - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is focused on protecting the safety and security of the American people, fighting crime, and keeping streets safe [2] - The DOJ's federal surges in Washington DC resulted in over 3,800 arrests and the seizure of over 365 illegal guns [6] - In Memphis, the DOJ's surges led to over 300 arrests and the seizure of nearly 80 illegal guns in just one week [6] - The FBI's "Summer Heat" operation resulted in over 8,600 arrests from June to September, with over 6,500 arrests related to violent crime and gang activity [7][8] - US Marshals have arrested more than 51,000 fugitives nationwide since January 20th [9] - ATF has taken more than 23,000 illegal guns off the streets, with 3,400 of those guns linked to trafficking between the US and Mexico [10] Drug Enforcement - The DEA has seized 479 million fentanyl pills and 4,500 kilograms (approximately 9,921 pounds) of fentanyl powder, representing 370 million deadly doses [8] - The DEA is dismantling violent cartel drug trafficking networks and has seized nearly $470 million in criminal assets [9] Legal & Judicial Matters - The DOJ has been sued more than 400 times since January 20th and faced more than 90 temporary restraining orders [11] - The DOJ has secured 22 victories at the Supreme Court [12]