US Attorney Muldrow to resign effective Tuesday

U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow

By THE STAR STAFF

U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow will step down as U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico next Tuesday, July 7, ending a Justice Department career that spans over 37 years.

In announcing his resignation, Muldrow described the post as “the honor of my professional life,” saying he was grateful to have served both Puerto Rico and the United States.

Muldrow thanked the attorneys and professional staff of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, saying he felt “truly fortunate” to have worked alongside “some of the finest men and women in the Department.” He said he was proud of the office’s work and confident it would continue.

He also credited federal, state and local law enforcement partners, whom he described as “courageous and steadfast,” for risking their safety to protect communities. Muldrow also expressed appreciation for community support and thanked President Donald Trump for nominating him in 2019, the Senate for confirming him, and President Joe Biden for allowing him to continue serving during his administration.

Reflecting on his tenure, Muldrow said he was guided by the belief that “the pillars of our government must be built like a city upon a hill.” He said that principle shaped his work to uphold the mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

That mission, he said, begins with justice.

“Society’s first duty is justice,” Muldrow said. “Our mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all.”

He said the office remains committed to enforcing the law, protecting public safety and defending U.S. interests “against all threats, domestic and foreign,” while adhering to high professional and ethical standards.

Muldrow closed his statement by noting the approaching 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, offering blessings to the people of Puerto Rico and the United States.