Efforts to Reduce Violent Crime in the U.S.

The Justice Department is ramping up efforts to reduce violent crime in the U.S. by launching a specialized gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanding task forces to curb carjackings. President Biden's administration is addressing violent crime, an issue highlighted in his reelection campaign. Gun rights groups are expected to challenge new rules requiring background checks at gun shows. The FBI reported a decrease in murders and violent crime in the last quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year.