From the office of George Holding, U.S. Attorney for North Carolina’s Eastern District:
LAPSE OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
RALEIGH – United States Attorney George E.B. Holding announced that in the event of a lapse in the federal appropriations, popularly known as a “government shutdown,” surrounding communities should be aware that the critical national security mission will continue uninterrupted. The federal law enforcement community will continue to stand ready to respond to situations and execute its missions. All 116 federal prisons will remain open with staff, to include necessary medical personnel, to continue direct daily custodial responsibilities of inmates. Inmates and detainees will be continue to be confined securely at all detention centers.
Further, all criminal litigation will continue without interruptions as an activity essential to the safety of human life and protection of property.
Holding’s office goes on to note that no news advisories or press releases are expected during the course of a shutdown.
