DOJ Shifts Grants Toward Immigration Enforcement And Fraud, Cuts Victim Programs
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The Department of Justice plans to distribute up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants this year. CBS News reports this move comes about one year after steep cuts to DOJ grant programs. Officials say the funds are meant to support state and local law enforcement nationwide. Reporting indicates the new awards will shift priorities toward immigration enforcement and fraud prevention, while some victim-assistance programs may see reduced funding.