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NACDL Criminal Case Tracker

In response to significant shifts in federal criminal enforcement that depart from historical prosecutorial practices, NACDL has launched a Criminal Case Tracker to monitor and analyze select federal prosecutions that reflect unusual or aggressive uses of criminal law. “Unusual” refers to charging decisions, enforcement theories, or prosecutorial tactics that mark a departure from past norms. The Tracker provides defense counsel with access to key filings, decisions, and outcomes to support effective advocacy.

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About the Criminal Case Tracker

Since January 2025, federal criminal law enforcement has undergone profound and rapid change. To help defense counsel navigate this evolving landscape, NACDL has launched a Criminal Case Tracker, a curated resource designed to identify, follow, and analyze select federal prosecutions that depart from traditional enforcement norms.

The Criminal Case Tracker focuses on unusual, novel, or expansive applications of federal criminal law, distinguishing these cases from routine prosecutions that fall within long-standing enforcement patterns.

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NACDL members and federal defenders are encouraged to suggest cases for inclusion. The Tracker was created and organized by NACDL member Steven Salky and is curated by a team of experienced criminal defense lawyers and former federal prosecutors. Practitioner input is critical to ensuring it reflects meaningful and impactful enforcement trends.

By sharing information about significant or unusual prosecutions, members help strengthen the Tracker as a collective resource.

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