DOJ ordered a sweeping data collection from U.S. attorneys on Trump-era priorities days before Thanksgiving
DOJ ordered a sweeping data collection from U.S. attorneys on Trump-era priorities days before Thanksgiving  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Dec 10 2025
Description: 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.