Senators urge DOJ to reverse the code retreat – “These are serious mistakes.”

The rage explodes to warn Democrat leaders slam DOJ for dismantling a crypto crime team, fueling them by washing, avoiding, and global threats.

Senator RIP DOJ’s Cryptographic Pullback

Democrats have denounced recent moves to intensify pressure on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), disbanding specialized crypto enforcement forces and departing from prosecuting certain digital asset-related crimes.

In a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on April 10, Senators Mazier Fyrono (D-HI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) were joined by Senators Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and called to the DOJ. Lawmakers have expressed vigilance regarding the dismantling of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), a unit formed in 2021, to tackle the misuse of digital currency by criminals and licensed actors.

The senator described the change in DOJ’s policy as a serious failure. “In response to a note on April 7, 2025, we announce our decision to provide free passes to cryptocurrency washing machines and disband DOJ’s National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET),” they wrote, adding:

These are serious mistakes that support sanctions avoidance, drug trafficking, fraud and sexual exploitation of children.

They specifically criticized the DOJ’s plan to refrain from trading with actions taken by cryptocurrency mixers and end users, warning that the decision could protect entities complicit in washing up funds for hostile governments and organized criminal networks. “It makes no sense for the DOJ to announce a handoff approach to the tools being used to support such horrific crimes,” the lawmaker wrote.

The letter also expressed doubts about a potential conflict of interest. The senator said the continued involvement of President Donald Trump and his family in digital asset ventures could affect changing DOJ’s execution priorities. The lawmaker argued:

Your decision raises concerns that President Trump’s interest in selling his cryptocurrency could be the reason to ease law enforcement scrutiny.

“We recommend rethinking these decisions,” they concluded. The senator requested a detailed briefing from DOJ officials by May 1, predicting the rationale behind the changes and the impact on federal crime prevention.