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Texas U.S. Attorney's Office Lease Canceled, Legal Operations Threatened

2/28/2025

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has abruptly canceled the lease for the U.S. attorney's office in Corpus Christi, Texas, raising alarms about potential disruptions in crucial legal operations tied to border security. This sudden decision complicates prosecutors' efforts to combat drug smuggling and manage land issues for the border wall, prompting critics to accuse DOGE of overreaching amid federal budget cuts.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has abruptly canceled the lease for the U.S. attorney's office in Corpus Christi, Texas, raising alarms about potential disruptions in crucial legal operations tied to border security. This sudden decision complicates prosecutors' efforts to combat drug smuggling and manage land issues for the border wall, prompting critics to accuse DOGE of overreaching amid federal budget cuts.