Justice Department seeks to merge DEA and ATF as part of massive shakeup in its operation [View all]

Source: The Independent

The Justice Department is reportedly proposing the Drug Enforcement Administration merge with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as part of a massive reorganization plan.

In a memo sent from the office of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, obtained by Reuters, DoJ officials propose merging the two agencies as part of the Trump administration’s greater effort to consolidate departments and agencies.

The memo does not detail how the changes would be implemented but asks for feedback on the proposals by Wednesday.

While both agencies are responsible for enforcing federal laws, they are responsible for different areas of law and have distinctly separate leadership roles.

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Ariana Baio
in New York
Thursday 27 March 2025 18:09 GMT


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