Investigations and prosecutions should never be influenced by politics. While politics may have a role in big picture policy setting and resource prioritization, it should never have a role on the front line.

For over 30 years, Assistant U.S. Attorneys have identified pay parity issues as a detriment to their workplace wellbeing. AUSAs remain significantly under compensated compared to attorneys at the Department of Justice (main Justice attorneys).

The National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys (NAAUSA) serves as the voice of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) within the Department of Justice and Congress.