U.S. Justice Department Expands Efforts to Combat Violent Crime and Carjackings

New initiatives include a gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanded carjacking task forces nationwide.

The Justice Department has launched a specialized gun intelligence center in Chicago to address gun-related crimes and identify traffickers.
Task forces have been expanded to combat a nationwide surge in carjackings, with new task forces in cities like Washington D.C. and Chicago.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco emphasizes the need for continued efforts despite a recent decrease in violent crime rates.
The ATF has introduced a rule requiring more firearm dealers to conduct background checks, aiming to curb illegal gun sales.
Recent FBI data shows a 13% decrease in murders and a 6% drop in violent crime in the last quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year.