11 Defendants Charged in Dismantling of Decade-Long Nationwide Marriage Fraud Scheme

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

A two-count indictment was unsealed charging 11 individuals with conspiring, over the course of more than a decade, to orchestrate more than 1,000 sham marriages to fraudulently obtain immigration status for foreign nationals, primarily citizens of the People’s Republic of China. Some individuals paid up to $100,000 per sham marriage, according to the indictment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6hj94Q3uvc

DOJ Announces New State Partnerships and Record Fraud Enforcement Actions Across Southeast

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division and senior federal and state officials hold a press conference announcing record fraud enforcement actions across the Southeast and new enforcement partnerships in the region.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc94Lq7rY2o

Making America Safe Again

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

Under President Trump and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s leadership, this Department of Justice is making the safety of every community a TOP priority. Protecting the American people and upholding the rule of law remain at the forefront of our mission. #MakingAmericaSafeAgain

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7qX73TCBiJU

DOJ Museum Opening

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

The grand opening of the Department of Justice Museum represents the culmination of a multi-year effort to establish a central archive for the Department’s 156-year legacy. The museum tells the story of the people, events, and milestones that have shaped the Department and its role in American history. As our nation marked 250 years of democracy, the museum shows how the pursuit of justice has been part of the American story from the very beginning. 🇺🇸

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JaXaFGbxSH0

The Museum: A New Look

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

The U.S. Department of Justice Museum opened its doors on July 20, 2026, as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. This milestone represented years of careful planning, research, and dedication to preserving and sharing the remarkable history of justice in America. Watch this timelapse video for a first look at the Museum’s fabrication, construction, and installation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iftj7jknh_A

Mexican National to Spend 27 yrs in Federal Prison for Trafficking 1,000+ Kilos of Meth in HSTF Case

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

HOMELAND SECURITY TASK FORCE CASE: A Mexican National was sentenced by a federal court in San Antonio, Texas to 27 years in prison for leading an international methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney for USAO-WDTX, Justin Simmons.

“Mr. Leija ignored our immigration laws, ignored our drug laws, and ignored our gun laws,” said U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons. “However, he cannot ignore the fact that he will now spend the next couple of decades behind walls of steel and concrete. I want to thank our law enforcement partners who helped put this case together and to AUSA John Fedock, who carried this case through to the finish line.”

Read more about this case: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/mexican-national-spend-27-years-federal-prison-trafficking-over-one-thousand-0

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2LuAzdX10b0

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s full remarks at the Port of Alaska

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s full remarks at the Port of Alaska yesterday to announce the $180 million settlement with the municipality of Anchorage, Alaska to resolve the port litigation that began in 2014.

"This is not just any port. This is by far the most important infrastructure in this great state of Alaska. It’s not just important to the Alaskans, which brings them food, brings them equipment, brings them everything they need to survive, but it’s also important to our military."

Read more about the settlement: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/united-states-pay-180-million-municipality-anchorage-alaska-resolve-long-running-port

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM3ejx6wr5I