Investigations and prosecutions should never be influenced by politics. While politics may have a role in big picture policy setting and resource prioritization, it should never have a role on the front line.

Investigations and prosecutions should never be influenced by politics. While politics may have a role in big picture policy setting and resource prioritization, it should never have a role on the front line.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a joint advisory bulletin noting a spike in threats to federal law enforcement officials.

Inconsistent access to benefits and undercompensation weigh negatively on team morale among Assistant U.S. Attorneys and impedes effective administration of justice.

As the Justice Department strives to reach a “new normal,” stakeholders discuss how telework availability is impacting employee morale, recruitment, and retention.

An in-depth survey of U.S. Attorney Offices (USAOs) revealed varying degrees of telework flexibility under the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA).

In serving as a resource for Congress to hear the perspective and needs of law enforcement, NAAUSA impacts the community by ensuring laws are written correctly and attainably.

At the time of her arrest, federal prosecutors noted Troche was responsible for distributing over one kilogram of fentanyl—an amount with the potential to kill 500,000 people.

Pay disparities and inconsistent workplace flexibility benefits for Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) are being called into question.

On the first FEDtalk show of 2022, FEDforum partners discuss the initiative’s role in uniting voices across the federal law enforcement community.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) work far outside traditional business hours to serve the American people and safeguard our nation’s justice system. Every day, more than 6,000 AUSAs ensure the federal law enforcement community is aware of legal precedents and acts in accordance with our duty to defend the innocent and prosecute the guilty.

In a September 13, 2021 letter to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, the National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys (NAAUSA) requested that the Justice Department allow assistant U.S. attorneys (AUSAs) access to the General Schedule and get rid of a pay scale that underpays AUSAs. The letter signed by NAAUSA President Larry Leiser noted that the group had previously met with Deputy Attorney General Monaco to discuss the issue and NAAUSAs other priorities.

The DOJ Gender Equality Network (DOJ GEN) recently called on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to stop permitting hiring managers to ask for an applicant’s salary history when hiring. Last year, six Department of Justice (DOJ) employee associations wrote a letter to DOJ component leaders calling for an end to this practice, but the Justice Management Division responded, saying that the practice was justified under federal hiring regulations.

For over 30 years, Assistant U.S. Attorneys have identified pay parity issues as a detriment to their workplace wellbeing. AUSAs remain significantly under compensated compared to attorneys at the Department of Justice (main Justice attorneys).

The National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys (NAAUSA) serves as the voice of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) within the Department of Justice and Congress.

The Public Servant Protection Act is a bill designed to protect government workers, officials, and appointees from being targeted at their homes. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), along with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and five Republican colleagues, introduced the legislative proposal last week.