Justice Department Awards Nearly $290 Million in Grants to Enhance Public Safety Across U.S.

The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded almost $290 million through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. These funds will support state, local, and tribal governments in various criminal justice activities, including combating violent crime, immigration enforcement, and strengthening crime prevention efforts. This represents the nation's leading source of federal justice funding for these jurisdictions.