The Eagle Tribune: DOJ Pulls Back Anti-Gun Violence Funding

April 26, 2025, The Eagle Tribune

BOSTON — Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants to help Massachusetts and other states prevent gun violence, curb opioid addiction and support victims of violent crimes have been pulled back by the Trump administration, drawing outrage and threats of litigation from groups that depend on the funding. 

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it has canceled 365 federal grants nationwide that funded a range of programs, saying the money was rescinded because it “no longer effectuates department priorities.” 

“This Department of Justice is focused on prosecuting criminals, getting illegal drugs off of the streets, and protecting American institutions from toxic DEl and sanctuary city policies,” the agency said in a statement. “Discretionary funds that are no longer aligned with the administration’s priorities are subject to review and reallocation.”