Significant federal prosecutions in the Eastern District of Texas during nation-wide shutdown

Significant federal prosecutions in the Eastern District of Texas during nation-wide shutdown

PLANO, Texas – During the recent federal government shutdown, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas continued its mission to protect public safety and hold criminals accountable, prosecuting cases involving immigration violations, firearms violations, fraud, drug trafficking, and other federal offenses.   “Over the past 43 days, our mission remained the same, the pursuit of justice for the citizens of the United States,” s…

Federal prosecutors in Texas continue work during shutdown

PLANO, Texas — Despite the recent federal government shutdown, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas maintained its focus on public safety and criminal accountability. The office prosecuted cases involving immigration violations, firearms offenses, fraud, drug trafficking,…