DOJ Directs U.S. Attorneys to Assign Prosecutors to New Fraud Division
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has instructed all U.S. attorney's offices to assign a local prosecutor to support a newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division. This directive, outlined in a memo from Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald, aims to enhance the DOJ's nationwide strategy to combat fraud. The initiative follows the DOJ's invitation to state and local governments to apply for $300 million in grants to hire temporary prosecutors for the fraud division. This move comes amid staffing challenges within the DOJ, exacerbated by widespread departures and hiring difficulties. The Trump administration has prioritized fraud investigations related to government benefit programs, particularly in states like Minnesota and California. 
