The U.S. Attorney General can issue memoranda directing component agencies within the Department of Justice, including the FBI, to assist in protecting federal facilities such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.
October 05, 2025
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legal
Mechanism for Department of Justice coordination to protect federal facilities.
Under standard FBI procedures, FBI agents notify the Department of Justice about allegations of criminal conduct, and DOJ leadership informs relevant transition teams or appointing authorities about such allegations.
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procedural
Describes the typical interagency notification process when the FBI uncovers allegations during investigations, as referenced in discussion of vetting and appointments.