As part of his campaign against "the deep state," President Donald Trump has frequently pledged to make major changes at the Department of Justice (DOJ).

However, his administration rocked Washington, D.C. last week when it reportedly deactivated electronic devices which were being used by Biden-appointed U.S. attorneys. 

Twenty-two officials said to have been locked out of their devices

According to Bloomberg Law, as many as 22 such officials discovered that their devices had been summarily shut down on Friday.

EXCLUSIVE:: As many as 22 remaining Biden-appointed US attorneys had their government-issued devices deactivated Friday without being told they’ve been fired or provided an explanation, said three people familiar with the situation. https://t.co/A1TQ0DnRDV

— Bloomberg Law (@BLaw) February 15, 2025

Three unnamed sources indicated that the move was made without explanation as the U.S. attorneys were left wondering about whether or not they had been fired.

Bloomberg Law noted that this development came just days after the administration gave termination notices to other Biden appointees.

The publication recalled how since former President Bill Clinton's administration, it has became "the norm for a new administration—shortly after its arrival—to seek the removals of the prior president’s picks for chief prosecutors in 93 districts."

DOJ is transferring prosecutors to border districts

Meanwhile, Bloomberg Law reported earlier this month that all U.S. attorneys were given two days to explain why prosecutors who have been hired over the past two years should be retained.

Three sources told the outlet that the DOJ is particularly focused on prosecutors who are not working on immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety.

What's more, acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove revealed in January that a number of prosecutors will be transferred to border districts.

That information came in a conference call during which Bove also suggested that the DOJ will bring criminal charges against an upstate New York sheriff’s office employee for facilitating a sanctuary jurisdiction.

Border czar threatens to prosecute New Jersey governor

Bove isn't the only Trump administration figure who is talking about prosecuting sanctuary officials, as border czar Tom Homan did so as well on February 4.

Specifically, Homan told Fox News he would "look into" New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's threat to shelter illegal migrants in his home.

"If he's knowingly harboring and concealing an illegal alien, that's a violation of Title 8, United States Code 1324. I will seek prosecution or the secretary will seek prosecution," Homan said of the governor.