Sacramento Criminal Defense Blog
DOJ’s FOCUS Initiative Signals More Data-Mined False Claims Act Cases
DOJ’s FOCUS Initiative Signals More Data-Mined False Claims Act Cases The Department of Justice is openly inviting a more data-driven generation of False Claims Act cases. On April 30, 2026, DOJ’s Civil Division announced the FOCUS initiative, short for Fraud Oversight through Careful Use of Statistics. The initiative is aimed […]
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DOJ Launches West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force Covering the Northern District of California
DOJ Launches West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force Covering the Northern District of California The Department of Justice has created a new West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force covering the District of Arizona, District of Nevada, and Northern District of California. DOJ describes the Strike Force as a […]
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White House Creates New Anti-Fraud Task Force Targeting Federal Benefits Programs
If you are a provider, business owner, or nonprofit tied to federal money, this order deserves your attention. On March 16, 2026, the White House issued an executive order creating a Task Force to Eliminate Fraud within the Executive Office of the President. The order directs a broad group of […]
[ Read More ]Federal Anti-Fraud Task Forces Are Expanding in California
Federal authorities are expanding coordinated anti-fraud enforcement efforts, with a particular focus on California. These efforts are often carried out through multi-agency task forces that investigate complex financial conduct long before targets realize they are under scrutiny. For business owners, professionals, and individuals involved in regulated or high-value activity, this […]
[ Read More ]EDCA Court Dismisses Indictment After Sixth Amendment Violation Caused by CJA Funding Lapses
A recent ruling in the Eastern District of California highlights the constitutional stakes when Criminal Justice Act (CJA) funding becomes unstable. Judge John A. Mendez dismissed an indictment without prejudice after finding that the months-long lapse in CJA funding — including the stoppage of payments for appointed counsel and the […]
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The Hidden Cost of Government Shutdowns on Justice
The Hidden Cost of Government Shutdowns on Justice The Reality of The Government Shutdown As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has shut down after Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year. An estimated 900,000 federal workers have been furloughed, and another 700,000 are working […]
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