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U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani announces resignation
Hamdani resigns after an impactful tenure dedicated to combating crime, achieving justice, and securing borders.
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Alamdar Hamdani speaking at a cybersecurity summit in 2023. / Image - United States attorney’s office
Indian American Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani who serves as the chief law enforcement officer for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX), announced his resignation effective midnight Jan. 19.
Appointed by President Biden in 2023, Hamdani served as the 24th U.S. Attorney for one of the nation’s largest districts, covering 44,000 square miles and representing over nine million people. During his tenure, he led a team of over 400 employees, including 200 Assistant U.S. Attorneys across seven offices.
Describing his role as “the honor of a lifetime,” Hamdani outlined significant achievements in combatting violent crime, cybercrime, human smuggling, and white-collar offenses. Under his leadership, the office maintained a 95 percent conviction rate, prosecuted more than 12,000 defendants in over 10,000 criminal cases, and achieved a historic $85 million settlement in a health care fraud case.
Hamdani prioritized cases targeting Mexican cartels, fentanyl distribution, and cybercrime. His office disrupted a botnet used by Chinese state-sponsored hackers and charged a Chinese national in a fentanyl precursor conspiracy.
Appointed to the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee in 2023, Hamdani also led efforts to secure U.S. borders and combat transnational crime as chair of the Border and Immigration Law Enforcement Subcommittee.
Born in England to Indian parents, Hamdani immigrated to Texas at age 10. He earned a law degree from the University of Houston and served in various roles within the Department of Justice, including deputy chief of the Counterterrorism Section.
As he departs, Hamdani reflected on his tenure, emphasizing a commitment to justice and public service. “We love mercy, walk humbly, and always, always, seek justice,” he said.
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