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W. Stephen Muldrow is out as the top federal prosecutor in Puerto Rico as of July 7, 2026, according to a Justice Department notice issued July 2. The department said he is resigning after more than 37 years in the Justice Department.

Muldrow said the post was the honor of his professional life and thanked the attorneys and staff in the office, along with federal, state and local law enforcement partners and members of the community. He also thanked President Trump for nominating him in 2019, the Senate for confirming him, and President Biden for allowing him to remain in the role during the next administration.

The department did not give a reason for the departure. Its Puerto Rico U.S. attorney’s office page remained active after the announcement.

The exit hands off an office that handles federal criminal cases, civil enforcement matters and coordination with law enforcement across the island. The practical impact may be limited in the short term, but the change still matters: the U.S. attorney sets priorities, oversees major decisions and serves as the public face of federal prosecution in the district.

For now, the fixed point is the date. Muldrow’s resignation takes effect July 7, 2026, and the job will now shift to whoever is next in line.