U.S. Department of Justice

Three Charged with Conspiring to Unlawfully Divert Cutting Edge U.S. Artificial Intelligence Technology to China “The indictment unsealed today details alleged efforts to evade U.S. export laws through false documents, staged dummy servers to mislead inspectors, and convoluted transshipment schemes, in order to obfuscate the true destination of restricted AI technology—China,” said John A. Eisenberg, Assistant Attorney General for National Security. “These chips are the product of American ingenuity, and NSD will continue to enforce our export-control laws to protect that advantage.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/three-c…

Justice Department Disrupts Iranian Cyber Enabled Psychological Operations “Terrorist propaganda online can incite real-world violence — thanks to our National Security Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, this network of Iranian-backed sites will no longer broadcast anti-American hate,” said @AGPamBondi. “Our cyber assets will remain ever-vigilant to root out and deactivate networks that pose a threat to American citizens.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

Five Philadelphia Men Convicted at Trial of Conspiring to Commit at Least 29 Carjackings, Including the Murder of a Carjacking Victim, the Murder of a Potential Witness, and Related Offenses @FBIPhiladelphia @PhillyPolice @ATFPhiladelphia justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/f…

District Court Revokes U.S. Citizenship of Convicted Drug Dealer “This Administration has once again kept its promise to go after the worst of the worst” said @DOJCivil Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate. “The Department of Justice is proud to take citizenship back from a drug dealer who lied to become a U.S. citizen by concealing his criminal past.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/distric…

Illegal Aliens from Mexico Indicted for Conspiracy to Manufacture and Distribute Methamphetamine Related to a Clandestine Lab in Calaveras County, California “These illegal aliens allegedly operated a secret lab on American soil producing thousands of pounds of deadly drugs to poison our communities,” said @AGPamBondi. “This clandestine and illegal operation has now been dismantled – we will continue protecting Americans from the dangerous results of the prior administration’s open-border policies.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/illegal…

Five Members of Sex Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Nearly 120 Years in Prison “Today’s lengthy sentences reflect the heinous and depraved conduct of the defendants, who abused numerous women and girls for years,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of @DOJCrimDiv. “The Department of Justice is committed to rooting out sex trafficking in the United States, seeking lengthy sentences for perpetrators and obtaining restitution for survivors so they can rebuild their lives. I thank the prosecutors and law enforcement who tirelessly pursued what was right and brought this case to a just conclusion.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/five-me…

During Phase 2 of Operation Fentanyl Free America, DEA seized over 4.7 million fentanyl pills & nearly 2,396 pounds of fentanyl powder, resulting in over 57 million deadly doses of fentanyl removed from communities. #FentanylFreeAmerica @TheJusticeDept dea.gov/press-releases…

This Justice Department is holding violent, repeat offenders accountable. With our law enforcement partners, we are removing illegal guns, dangerous drugs, and those who traffic them from our communities. Great work, @USAO_SC! 🔗: justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/col…

The Tactical K9 Program is a proven asset to the U.S. Marshals Service. It has led to hundreds of safe surrenders and helps bring dangerous situations to a controlled resolution, outcomes that often would not be possible without the presence of a K9 team. #USMarshals

🚨No hiding place is safe. This Justice Department is cracking down on drug trafficking and removing dangerous narcotics from our communities. Thanks to @DEAHQ, @DEAHoustonDiv, and local law enforcement, 4,000+ vape pens, 75 lbs. of THC wax, 42 lbs. of marijuana, 3 lbs. of mushrooms, and cocaine were seized.

Anchorage Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Multi-Million-Dollar Health Care Fraud and Tax Evasion An Anchorage doctor was sentenced yesterday to six and a half years in prison and three years of supervised release for executing a $12.5 million health care fraud scheme and evading over $4 million in taxes on the profits of that 15-year scheme. Her husband and co-defendant was sentenced to three years of probation, with two years to be served in home confinement. 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/anchora…

Justice Department Files Case to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of Mastermind Behind Multimillion-Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme “The Trump Administration will not permit wrongdoers to retain the U.S. citizenship that they were never entitled to in the first place,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of @DOJCivil. “U.S. Citizenship is a privilege, and we will continue to ask courts to revoke a status that was obtained through fraud and deceit.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

Department of Justice Proposes Rule to More Quickly Achieve Justice in State Death Penalty Cases “This proposed rule will help states achieve the promise of swift and effective justice for victims of capital crimes,” said @AGPamBondi. “We are fulfilling the Department of Justice’s commitment to restoring the death penalty as the ultimate punishment for the worst criminals in America.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/departm…

International Trafficker Extradited to the United States and Charged with Importing Opioids and Money Laundering in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation 🔗: justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/i…

Mississippi Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Armed Carjacking 🔗:justice.gov/opa/pr/mississ…

Congratulations to the latest graduates from the ATF Canine Training Center's Explosives Detection K-9 Course! Last week, six highly skilled K-9s and their dedicated human handlers successfully completed this rigorous training program. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent commemorative leashes to these newest K-9 teams, a thoughtful symbol of the unbreakable bond between the K-9s and their handlers. Learn more about ATF K-9s at atf.gov/explosives/enf…. #ATFK9 #TrustYourDog

W International Companies Agree to Pay $10.5M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations for Overcharging the Air Force and the Navy for Weld Tables 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/w-inter…

An illegal alien has pled guilty to the possession of multiple firearms after being stopped on the Natchez Trace in Lee County, Northern District of Mississippi. U.S. Attorney Scott Leary applauds the Rangers of the National Park Service and HSI for their diligent work on this case. justice.gov/usao-ndms/pr/i…

Former Syrian Assad Prison Official Convicted of Torture and Immigration Fraud “Samir Ousman Alsheikh tortured prisoners and committed human atrocities to punish and silence political dissent in Syria,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva. “Then, after committing these heinous offenses for years, he lied to U.S. immigration authorities to live in the United States of America and pursue citizenship. Thanks to the courage of the victims, and the diligence and dedication of our prosecutors and law enforcement partners, Alsheikh can no longer escape his past and will be held to account for his brutal crimes.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/former-…

Today, the Religious Liberty Commission held a hearing to discuss religious freedom in healthcare. The hearing included panels with testimony from medical professionals, parents and students impacted by vaccine mandates, human trafficking survivors, and social services providers. Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/religio…