United States Attorney Russ Ferguson hosted Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina in Charlotte. The visit included meetings with Ferguson and his leadership team to discuss major issues and cases affecting the district.
Deputy Attorney General Blanche addressed prosecutors and staff, outlining Department of Justice priorities. He expressed appreciation for the office’s efforts on initiatives such as Operation Take Back America, combating cartels and transnational criminal organizations, addressing immigration and violent crime, and protecting vulnerable groups like children and the elderly. He also thanked personnel for their dedication to justice.
Blanche also met with law enforcement representatives to emphasize the value of partnerships in upholding the rule of law and improving public safety.
“It was an honor to welcome Deputy Attorney General Blanche, a veteran of the Department, to the Western District of North Carolina,” said U.S. Attorney Ferguson. “The Deputy Attorney General got into the weeds and discussed the details of the work we are doing to protect our communities. We are very grateful for his attention to what is important to us here in North Carolina.”
Further information about the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina and its programs can be found at https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdnc.
