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Justice Department Proposes DEA-ATF Merger in Restructuring Effort

The plan, aimed at streamlining federal agencies, is under review and requires congressional approval to proceed.

FILE - The Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington is photographed early in the morning, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)
FILE - The U.S. Department of Justice building is seen in Washington, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
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Overview

  • A March 25 memo from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche outlines a proposal to merge the DEA and ATF as part of a broader restructuring of the Justice Department.
  • The merger aims to improve resource efficiency, enhance coordination, and reduce overlap between the two agencies' operations.
  • The proposal is part of the Trump administration's broader initiative to consolidate federal agencies and eliminate some field offices, including those handling antitrust and environmental cases.
  • The Justice Department has requested internal feedback on the plan by April 2, but no public comment or implementation details have been provided yet.
  • Congressional approval would likely be required for the merger, raising questions about its feasibility and potential impact on law enforcement operations.