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Marshals Research Paper

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Over the course of the United States history, there have been numerous Federal Law enforcement agencies that have protected and enforced laws within the United States. The Federal Borough of Investigation (FIB), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF) agency all play a crucial role in a well ran Nation. There are many other Federal agencies that protect the nation as well. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) and customs and immigrations department are just a few of many who protect the critical infrastructure of the United States. It’s hard to believe that there was one agency, the first federal agency, had the duty of all these agencies and more. The US Marshals laid the foundation for the security of our …show more content…

The west had small towns popping up everywhere and with little to no law, the Marshals were called in to police the “Wild West”.
The Marshals duties really didn’t with the exception of serving a lot more warrants and the hunting of outlaws. Some of the famous outlaws hunted by the Marshals include Billy the Kid, Jessie James, and Butch Cassidy. Marshals such as Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok and Pat Garret were perhaps just as famous or infamous as the outlaws themselves. After many outlaw and Marshal deaths, the wild west calmed down and the Marshals moved into a new century that brought civil unrest.
The 1900’s began with a steel, steel for railroads that is. With the expansion of America west, railroads became the main source of travel. With no one to protect the railroads from robbers, and natives, the US Marshals found themselves guarding Americas interest. 1917 brought the first World War and the Marshals found them selves with new taskings from the justice department. They protected ports and industries that were crucial to the success of America in the war.
Due to the development of multiple federal agencies such as the FBI, the Marshals fell silent until the 1960’s. The 1960’s was the start of the civil rights movement in America. With all of the unrest, the Marshals found themselves protecting equality and integration of races. In the late 60’s the Department of Justice finally saw that the Marshals were a key asset within the department and

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