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This week the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted regional family summits across the country in support of those who have lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning.
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Two-Ton Marijuana Seizure Results in Prison for Young Mexican Trafficker

A 21-year-old Mexican citizen has been sent to prison following his conviction of conspiracy to transport over four thousand pounds of marijuana, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
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Vacaville Felon Indicted for Manufacturing DMT and Illegal Possession of a Firearm

A federal grand jury returned an indictment today against Robert Charles Crist, 56, of Vacaville, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm and manufacturing a controlled substance, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris announced.
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Yuba County Men Indicted on Drug Trafficking Charges

A federal grand jury returned a 12-count indictment today against Darrell Anderson, 50, and Ricky Phienemanh, 35, both of Olivehurst, charging them with conspiracy to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of heroin, and possession with intent to distribute heroin, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris announced.
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Stockton Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking

Jeremy David Dosier, 26, of Stockton, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris announced.
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DEA Seattle Field Division and Partners Remove 22,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications from the Northwest

On Oct. 29, 2022, communities across the country demonstrated their continued support for DEA’s bi-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely disposing of more than 647,000 pounds of unneeded medications at nearly 5,000 collection sites across the country.
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Arizona Communities Team up with DEA & Partners Turning in 4 Tons of Unneeded Prescription Medications

On Oct. 29, 2022, communities across the country demonstrated their continued support for DEA’s bi-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely disposing of more than 647,000 pounds of unneeded medications at nearly 5,000 collection sites across the country.
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Perry Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Drug-Trafficking Charges

Beyah Islam “Bear” Basha, 44, of Perry, Florida, was sentenced to thirty years in federal prison after being convicted following a jury trial on August 23, 2022, on charges of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
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Mission Man Sent to Prison for hiding Kilos of Heroin in Floorboards

A 27-year-old man residing in Mission has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession with the intent to distribute nine kilograms of heroin, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
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In a Landmark Ruling, Mexican Court Upholds U.S. Forfeiture Order Authorizing Seizure of Drug Cartel Leader’s Real Estate

For the first time, a Mexican court has invoked its new civil forfeiture law to authorize the forfeiture of real property located in and around Guadalajara, Mexico pursuant to a request for mutual legal assistance from the United States. T
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Justice Department, FTC and State of Wisconsin File Complaint to Stop Deceptive Sales Practices of Timeshare Exit Services Aimed at Elderly Consumers

News Release: The Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Wisconsin, today announced a civil enforcement action against 16 defendants for allegedly using deceptive sales practices nationally to sell timeshare “exit services" to senior citizens.
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Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Issues Statement on Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster’s Decision to not Appeal

News Release: Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter for the Antitrust Division issued the following statement regarding Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster’s Decision to not appeal.
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司法部長梅裏克·加蘭發佈一份備忘錄以改善英语能力有限人士獲得服務的機會

News Release: 注:本新聞稿已翻譯成多種語言,請參閲以下附件。. 司法部今天發佈一份備忘錄,要求聯邦機構審查其提供的語言支援操作和政策,以便加強聯邦政府與英語能力有限人士的接觸。. “所有在這個國家的人,無論他們講甚麼語言,都應該獲得參與聯邦機構開展或支持的計劃和活動的實質機會。"司法部長梅裏克·加蘭 (Merrick B. Garland) 表示,“司法部致力於與我們的聯邦夥伴合作,解決政府服務中的語言障礙問題,這些語言障礙剝奪了個人完全參與經濟、社會和公民生活的機會。". 根據行政令13166號 《改善英語能力有限人士獲得服務的機會》,該備忘錄概述了聯邦機構改進、現代化和履行其語言支援職責的行動方案。如備忘錄所述,在司法支援辦公室的協助下,民權司將帶頭開展協作工作以確定:(1) ...
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Tổng Chưởng Lý Merrick Garland đưa ra bản ghi nhớ nhằm cải thiện việc tiếp cận các dịch vụ cho những người có trình độ Anh ngữ hạn chế

News Release: Ghi Chú: Thông cáo báo chí này đã được dịch sang nhiều ngôn ngữ khác nhau. Xem những bản đính kèm dưới đây.
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Justice Department Secures Agreement with University of California, Berkeley to Make Online Content Accessible to People with Disabilities

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a proposed consent decree in federal court to resolve allegations that the Regents of the University of California on behalf of the University of California, Berkeley (collectively, UC Berkeley) violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities ...
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Two Maui Men Convicted of Hate Crimes for Racially Motivated Attack on White Man

News Release: After a two-week jury trial, a federal jury in Honolulu, Hawaii, found defendants Kaulana Alo-Kaonohi, 32, and Levi Aki Jr., 33, guilty of a hate crime for their racially motivated attacks on C.K., a white man who was attempting to move into their Native Hawaiian neighborhood of Kahakuloa on Maui.
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메릭 갈랜드 미 법무부 장관은 영어 미숙자들이 보다 쉽게 정부 서비스를 접할 수 있도록 개선하는 노력을 각 기관에 요청하였습니다

News Release: 주: 본 보도 자료는 여러 언어로 번역되었습니다. 아래 첨부물을 참고하십시오.
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Two Estonian Citizens Arrested in $575 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

News Release: Two Estonian citizens were arrested in Tallinn, Estonia, yesterday on an 18-count indictment for their alleged involvement in a $575 million cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering conspiracy.
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“RECOGNIZING MASJID MUHAMMMAD” published by the Congressional Record on Nov. 17

“RECOGNIZING MASJID MUHAMMMAD“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E1161 on Nov. 17
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Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Houston Area Tax Return Preparer

News Release: The United States filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas today seeking to bar a Houston area tax return preparer from preparing federal income tax returns for others.
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