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If confirmed, the nominee outlined her primary objective: to return the Department of Justice (DOJ) to its core mission of ensuring public safety and vigorously prosecuting crimes. She emphasized the need to focus on a range of crime-related issues including gangs, drugs, terrorism, and international threats, all while restoring public trust in the DOJ.
Reducing Recidivism
A significant part of her vision includes reducing recidivism through reforms in the Bureau of Prisons, which has struggled with mismanagement and low morale. She expressed her support of President Trump's First Step Act and her belief that further reforms are necessary to address the systemic issues within the federal prison system.