Constitutional Opinion No. 2026-0201
Case Information
- Source
- U.S. Department of Justice
- Author
- AG Pamela Bondi / DEA Acting Administrator Robert Murphy
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-15
- Content Type
- Official Communication
- Opinion Issued
- 2026-07-02
- AFCS Version
- 1.0
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Holding
AG Pamela Bondi and DEA Acting Administrator Robert Murphy announced cartel and drug trafficking enforcement actions under Operation Take Back America — the DOJ's nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protect communities from violent crime. Since the Trump administration began, authorities seized over 44 million fentanyl pills, over 4,500 pounds of fentanyl powder, and over 64,000 pounds of methamphetamine. The operation deploys terrorism-level legal tools and the budget reconciliation act allocates $3.3 billion for combating drug trafficking. The Court scores this at 95 (America First).
Articles Triggered
Operation Take Back America explicitly targets the invasion of illegal immigration and cartel trafficking infrastructure
The largest coordinated anti-drug enforcement initiative in DOJ history with terrorism-level legal tools and mandatory minimums
$3.3 billion budget allocation and terrorism designations represent comprehensive institutional commitment
Designating foreign cartels as terrorist organizations prioritizes American lives over diplomatic considerations
Score Breakdown
| Article | Title | Weight | Score | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| II | Border & Immigration | 10/10 | 97 | 970 |
| XII | Crime, Justice & Public Safety | 10/10 | 96 | 960 |
| IX | Government Accountability | 10/10 | 93 | 930 |
| I | America Above Foreign Interests | 8/10 | 92 | 736 |
| Final | 010/1010/1010/108/10 | 95 | ||
| Sum of weighted contributions: 3596 | ||||
It is the judgment of this Court that Opinion No. 2026-0201 is hereby entered into the record, in accordance with the America First Constitutional Standard. The score stands. The reasoning is published. The record is public.