DOJ ordered a sweeping data collection from U.S. attorneys on Trump-era priorities days before Thanksgiving
Dec 10, 2025
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The Justice Department has directed all 93 U.S. attorneys to compile extensive data on enforcement mandates including immigration, political violence, and sanctuary jurisdictions. Bloomberg Law’s Ben Penn explains what triggered the move, what DOJ wants, and the implications for prosecutorial independence.