Statement from ATF Director Steven Dettelbach regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Garland v. Cargill.

Houston felon gets max sentence for illegal gun possession. justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/h…

#OTD in 1931, Al Capone pled guilty to tax evasion and prohibition charges. Special Agent in Charge Eliot Ness and his team "Untouchables" disrupted Capone's operations and gathered evidence of prohibition violations leading to the indictments. More at atf.gov/our-history/el….

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, TX, with the news that the 250,000+ enslaved Black people in the state were free. The day came to be called #Juneteenth, and we celebrate resilience, freedom & equal justice for all people. Learn more: nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth.

While making your disaster preparedness plan, include a strategy for securing your guns. Safeguarding firearms during storms ensures your property is safe and protects the public from the risk of lost guns and ammo. Download a personal firearms record at atf.gov/firearms/docs/….

SAC Michael Weddel participating in the opening ceremony for the Texas Gang Investigators Association (TGIA) annual conference. ATF stands with our law enforcement partners in the fight against gang violence.

Special Agent Rosamilia educating our law enforcement partners at the Texas Gang Investigators Association (TGIA) on Machinegun Conversion Devices (MCDs).These illegal devices convert firearms to fully automatic firearms.

ATF's internship programs offer students and recent graduates the chance to work alongside top-notch law enforcement professionals, learning valuable skills while gaining real-world experience. Don't miss out on an amazing opportunity! More at atf.gov/careers/intern…. #ATFJobs

Today, #ATF celebrates our 52nd birthday. Since 1972, we've worked to combat organized crime, especially crimes involving firearms, and supported our partners at home and abroad to keep communities safe and hold violent offenders accountable. atf.gov/our-history/at… #WeAreATF

#CrimeGunIntel (CGI) is actionable, synthesized firearm info that ATF can provide to any law enforcement entity. CGI provides investigative advantages through timely leads connecting shooting events across jurisdictions. More about CGI at atf.gov/firearms/tools…. #WeAreATF #NIBIN

ATF actively regulates and investigates the illegal use of explosives to protect the public from violent crime. If you work with fireworks or explosives, it is important to know how to identify explosive devices that pose a safety hazard. Learn more at atf.gov/explosives/ill….

Now is the time to prepare for hurricane season. The best approach is to plan beforehand. atf.gov/resource-cente…

Our sympathies are with ⁦⁦HCSOTexas⁩ and the family and friends of Deputy Fernando Esqueda. Deputy Esqueda was a five year veteran of HCSO.

#OTD in 1983, ATF Special Agent Eddie Benitez died from gunshot wounds received in an undercover investigation involving gun trafficking, explosives and cocaine in Miami. Today, we remember our fallen brother and will never forget his sacrifice. atf.gov/our-history/fa… #EOW #LODD

#DYK? ATF's National Tracing Center is the only crime gun tracing facility in the U.S. Firearm traces can provide critical investigative leads and, in many cases, the results of the trace help to identify the suspect in the crime. Learn more at atf.gov/firearms/natio…. #WeAreATF

ATF remembers and honors the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Learn more about the Purple Heart at defense.gov/News/Feature-S…. #PurpleHeartDay

ATF’s Law Enforcement Leaders of America program brings together a powerhouse panel of criminal justice pros who are paving the way for the next generation, offering students the chance to engage, learn and network. Email [email protected]. Watch youtube.com/watch?v=ZaYzzv…. #WeAreATF

ATF ASAC Robert Topper participated in a press conference hosted by the US Attorney for the Western District of Texas Jaime Esparza announcing the arrest of 12 suspects who trafficked firearms and Machinegun Conversion Devices. justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/1…

An ATF Houston investigation led to a prison sentence for a 22-year-old Texas man for illegally purchasing firearms on behalf of a Mexican national. Juan Hector Resendez-Meza III pleaded guilty May 31. More at justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/s…. #DontLieForTheOtherGuy #StopGunTrafficking

Del Rio Man Who Posted Videos of Himself Using a Machinegun Conversion Device Pleads Guilty in Federal Court justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/d…