It has already set a record in 2017 based on last year’s numbers. Is it legal to send in the feds?
I hope not, and I hope Trump doesn't try it.
If he does, we can expect the same from the next "progressive" administration but with the motivation to oppress.
Since most of the these crimes probably involve violation of federal gun laws (felons with guns), yes. What is needed is to actually prosecute these cases. They rarely are.