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The Wall Street Journal
October 6, 2025

Trump’s Immigration Push Diverts U.S. Agents From Drug, Money and Sex-Crime Cases
By Steve Fisher and Vera Bergengruen


Federal referrals for prosecution are falling across agencies, according to data compiled by Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse. The Drug Enforcement Administration referred 10% fewer cases between May and June. The U.S. Marshals Service reported a nearly 13% drop; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives saw a 14% decline.


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