Threats to Government Workers Spike as AG Garland Vows Action amid Mixed Crime Trends
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Federal law enforcement has seen a "deeply disturbing spike" in threats against government workers recently, including bomb threats forcing courthouse and state capitol evacuations this week.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland said these threats "threaten our fabric of democracy" and met with law enforcement officials to discuss efforts to combat violent crime.
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While homicide numbers have declined 6% nationally from 2021-2022, some cities like Washington D.C. saw their deadliest year in over two decades.
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Enhanced background checks enabled by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act have prevented 527 firearm purchases by people under 21.
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Friday marks the 3-year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol that assaulted over 140 police officers.