Justice Department wants to beef up prosecutorial power

By Kelly Cohen

Published May 23, 2017 9:31pm ET

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Justice Department wants to beef up prosecutorial power — In addition to hiring new U.S. attorneys, the Justice Department would hire new immigration judges. The department is requesting $75 million for 75 new immigration judges and a support staff known as an "IJ team." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) | Alex Brandon

Under Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ leadership, the Department of Justice is looking to beef up its prosecutorial power.

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