Trump’s Justice Department Dropped 23,000 Criminal Investigations in Shift to Immigration
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A ProPublica analysis revealed that the Justice Department, under Attorney General Pam Bondi in the early months of Donald Trump's second term, dropped over 23,000 criminal investigations. This surge in case declinations, occurring primarily in the first six months, marked a significant shift in priorities. The DOJ closed cases involving terrorism, white-collar crime, drug offenses, and other areas. Resources were redirected to focus on immigration cases. The number of declined cases was unusually high compared to both the Biden administration and Trump's first term, with nearly 11,000 cases dropped in February 2025 alone. The increase was not attributed to a larger inherited caseload or more law enforcement referrals.
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AI-ExtractedIn February 2025 alone, nearly 11,000 cases were declined.
The DOJ closed more than 23,000 criminal cases in the first six months of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Former DOJ prosecutors said that they regularly reviewed caseloads, but none could recall an order like the one in February to review cases.
The number of declinations marks a striking departure not only from the Biden administration but also the first Trump term.
The DOJ shifted resources to pursue immigration cases.
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