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DOJ prioritizes violations of federal immigration law in corporate whistleblower program

  1. Original Date Announced

    May 12, 2025

    The head of the Department of Justice Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti, said in his speech at the Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference that the division is making violations of immigration fraud a priority area for tips eligible for the whistleblower awards pilot program.

    Trump 2.0 [ID #1773]

    2025.05.12 Head of DOJ Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti, Delivers Remarks at SIFMA's Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference
  2. Effective Date

    May 12, 2025
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    October 1, 2026

    2026.10.01 - DOJ - Directive 26-12: Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against Fraud

    Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the DOJ National Fraud Enforcement Division released a corporate enforcement directive urging division prosecutors to aggressively investigate and prosecute health care, government, tax, and trade fraud. The memo directs DOJ personnel to consider conduct that involves immigration offenses when determining whether to bring charges and negotiate plea agreements in corporate matters.

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Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Actions: Agency Directive Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Interior
Agencies Affected: DOJ

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