Justice Department Cuts Grants For Crime Victims At DOGE’s Behest

The Department of Justice on Wednesday cut millions of dollars in grants from nonprofits across the country that Attorney General Pam Bondi deemed “wasteful” at the recommendation of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Among the hundreds of programs cut, according to a partial list obtained by Reuters, were: grants that supported crime victims; hotlines used by crime victims; grants to fight human trafficking; programs to curb juvenile delinquency and safeguard incarcerated youth; and funding for state-run hate-crime reporting.