Garland Announces $78 Million in Anti-Violence Funding

The funding will support community-based initiatives to combat gun violence, which has seen significant reductions nationwide.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announces $78 million in new funding for community-based anti-violence initiatives during a summit in Chicago.
The funding aims to support programs that have contributed to a nationwide reduction in gun violence, including a 13% decrease in homicides in Chicago.
Garland emphasizes the importance of community involvement and the role of local agencies in driving down violent crime.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to address rising crime rates and the influx of illegal guns into communities.
Garland also announces targeted efforts in St. Louis, Missouri; Jackson, Mississippi; and Hartford, Connecticut, to reduce violence.