Overview

• 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.