Justice Department Proposes DEA-ATF Merger in Restructuring Effort

The plan, aimed at streamlining federal agencies, is under review and requires congressional approval to proceed.

A March 25 memo from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche outlines a proposal to merge the DEA and ATF as part of a broader restructuring of the Justice Department.
The merger aims to improve resource efficiency, enhance coordination, and reduce overlap between the two agencies' operations.
The proposal is part of the Trump administration's broader initiative to consolidate federal agencies and eliminate some field offices, including those handling antitrust and environmental cases.
The Justice Department has requested internal feedback on the plan by April 2, but no public comment or implementation details have been provided yet.
Congressional approval would likely be required for the merger, raising questions about its feasibility and potential impact on law enforcement operations.