Constitutional Opinion No. 2026-0202
Case Information
- Source
- U.S. Department of Justice
- Author
- DOJ Office of Public Affairs
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Content Type
- Official Communication
- Opinion Issued
- 2026-07-02
- AFCS Version
- 1.0
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Holding
The DOJ announced surge enforcement operations and the expansion of Joint Task Force Alpha to dismantle transnational human smuggling and trafficking networks. The expansion establishes Homeland Security Task Forces in every state — 30 regional task forces and 29 satellite offices covering all 52 states and territories. Operations target 45 federal and 10 state locations with emphasis on border states and particular focus on offenses involving children. The Court scores this at 93 (America First).
Articles Triggered
Human smuggling and trafficking networks operate across borders — dismantling them is a direct border enforcement action
Human trafficking and smuggling are among the most serious criminal threats, with particular urgency for child victims
Nationwide expansion of enforcement infrastructure — HSTFs in every state — represents the most comprehensive institutional commitment ever established
Score Breakdown
| Article | Title | Weight | Score | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| II | Border & Immigration | 10/10 | 95 | 950 |
| XII | Crime, Justice & Public Safety | 10/10 | 94 | 940 |
| IX | Government Accountability | 10/10 | 90 | 900 |
| Final | 010/1010/1010/10 | 93 | ||
| Sum of weighted contributions: 2790 | ||||
It is the judgment of this Court that Opinion No. 2026-0202 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.