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Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 10, 2020   President’s Request Invests in Department of Justice Criminal Justice Priorities, Including Protecting our National Security, Countering Mass Violence, Reducing Violent Crime, Combatting Illegal Immigration, and Strengthening the Fight Against Illegal Opi President Trump’s FY 2021 Budget proposal totals $31.7 billion for the Department of Justice to support federal law enforcement and criminal justice priorities of our state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners.  The request represents a comprehensive investment in the Justice mission and includes investments to sustain and enhance our vital work to...

   ~  Monday, February 10, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for DeliveryWelcome and thank you for your interest in the FY 2021 President’s Budget Request for the Department of Justice. Our FY 2021 budget builds on three years of progress – progress in reducing violent crime, driving down opioid abuse, strengthening national security, and helping the vulnerable among us.  However, there is more work to be done, and I’m pleased this budget request will help us with our work ahead.  During the last two years of the prior administration, violent crime increased throughout the country.  Under President Trump, DOJ made prosecuting...