There could also be reductions to the department’s tax enforcement division, with attorneys in the division transferred to U.S. attorneys’ offices across the nation.
The memo requested feedback on the proposals by Wednesday. Many of the proposals involve agencies and offices created by Congress, and it’s unclear how easily some of these changes could be executed without congressional approval.
Justice Department officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss proposals that have not been made public, stressed that they are intended to solicit feedback and are not a done deal.
While there is some overlap in these agencies, each is tasked with carrying out a distinct mission.
The ATF, for example, works with local law enforcement to regulate guns and solve gun crimes. The Marshals Service has a broad portfolio that includes protecting federal judges and courthouses and arresting suspects in federal crimes. The Bureau of Prisons manages federal prisons, and the DEA combats drug manufacturing and trafficking.
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