President Trump Participates in a Swearing-In for the US Attorney for DC, May 28, 2025

05/28/2025
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia serves as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District and has a unique dual role, handling both federal and local prosecutions due to D.C.'s status as a federal district without state-level courts. Their responsibilities include:

Prosecuting Federal Crimes: Investigating and prosecuting federal offenses, such as drug trafficking, white-collar crimes, terrorism, and public corruption, in coordination with federal agencies like the FBI, DEA, and ATF.

Handling Local Crimes: Acting as the equivalent of a local district attorney, prosecuting serious local crimes (e.g., murder, robbery, assault) and certain misdemeanors in D.C. Superior Court, as D.C. lacks a state-level prosecutor.

Representing the U.S. in Court: Litigating civil and criminal cases on behalf of the United States in federal courts, including defending federal agencies in lawsuits.

Overseeing the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Managing a large staff of assistant U.S. attorneys, investigators, and support personnel, ensuring effective case management and adherence to Department of Justice policies.

Community Safety and Policy: Collaborating with local and federal law enforcement to address public safety issues, implement crime prevention programs, and advise on legal policy specific to D.C.’s unique jurisdiction.

High-Profile Cases: Handling cases of national significance due to D.C.’s role as the seat of the federal government, including matters involving government officials, national security, or major public events.

The U.S. Attorney is appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate, and operates under the direction of the Attorney General, balancing local needs with federal priorities.

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