AG Sessions Pushes For Tougher Prosecution Of Violent Criminals

posted on March 10, 2017

Prior to his confirmation as attorney general on Feb. 8, Jeff Sessions repeatedly affirmed his view that the attorney general “must be committed to following the law,” and promised vigorous prosecution of violent crime. 

Just a month later, Sessions is already making good on his promise, ABC News reports. In a memo released Wednesday, Sessions pointed out that as murders have risen in major metropolitan areas, “federal prosecutions for violent crimes have been declining.” While he acknowledged the work the 94 sitting U.S. attorneys have done so far in prosecuting criminals, he encouraged them to redouble their efforts, reminding them that they had “substantial tools at their disposal” with which to both prosecute a greater number of criminals and seek harsher sentences for the most violent offenders. 

While Sessions promised additional guidance, “including an updated memo on charging for all criminal cases,” he encouraged the attorneys to work with local law enforcement in the meantime to punish violent lawbreakers and drug gang members to the fullest extent of the law.

Latest

CWTNRA2023 1
CWTNRA2023 1

This is What Empowering Women Really Looks Like

With gun ownership on the rise throughout the nation, women are one huge demographic that has seen noticeable growth in this area. Such is why one NRA firearms instructor built a self-defense training company that caters exclusively to women.

What’s Next for Oregon?

When a circuit court judge imposed a permanent injunction against Oregon’s anti-freedom measure last week, it was just the latest skirmish in a year-long, up-and-down battle against the sweeping, poorly conceived law.

The Armed Citizen® December 4, 2023

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.

NRA 2023 Year In Review

None of this would be possible without the enduring support of NRA members.

A Fact Check of Gov. Newsom and Gov. DeSantis on Crime and Guns

To paraphrase the late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, they are entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts.

Interests



Get the best of America's 1st Freedom delivered to your inbox.