U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei delivers remarks to the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association

# U.S. Attorney Addresses Federal Law Enforcement Officers in Houston

U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei spoke to the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association in Houston on July 23, 2025. Ganjei, who heads the Southern District of Texas, outlined his background as a federal prosecutor since 2008, including previous positions in New Mexico and service as Chief Counsel to Senator Ted Cruz on judiciary matters.

Ganjei emphasized that the Department of Justice's current priorities include securing the southern border, dismantling the drug trade domestically and internationally, and reducing violent crime. He stressed that federal law enforcement officers play a critical role in executing these priorities and upholding the constitutional mandate to enforce laws faithfully.

In his remarks, Ganjei underscored that federal law enforcement extends beyond routine work and paychecks—it represents the practical implementation of American democracy. He noted that when officers enforce federal criminal laws, they are fulfilling the constitutional duty imposed on the executive branch to faithfully execute the nation's laws.