U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts Launches Official Instagram Account

BOSTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts has launched an Instagram account, @usao_ma, as another tool to inform and communicate with members of the public.

“Social media is essential for connecting with communities and sharing information. Embracing these platforms allows our Office to amplify our commitment to public safety, justice and transparency. U.S. Attorneys serve as the nation’s principal litigators and our mission is to enforce federal law, ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice, and to conduct our work with as much transparency as possible. We believe it is critical that the people of the District of Massachusetts understand that we fulfill our mission and that we will hold individuals who commit crimes accountable. We want victims to know we have their back, and people who are thinking of violating the law to understand the severe consequences that will result,” said Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy. 

The U.S. Attorney’s Office uses social media to disseminate breaking news, official statements, safety messages, community outreach efforts, DOJ sponsored events, and more.

With the launch of this account, the Office now utilizes five social media platforms to provide information to the public:

• Instagram: @usao_ma (https://www.instagram.com/usao_ma/) 
• X (formerly known as Twitter): @DMAnews1 (https://twitter.com/DMAnews1) 
• YouTube: @USAO_MA (https://www.youtube.com/@USAO_MA) 
• LinkedIn: USAO-MA (https://www.linkedin.com/company/usao-ma)
• Facebook: USAOMA (https://www.facebook.com/usaoma/) 

The U.S. Attorney’s website, https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma, will remain its primary channel of communication. Selected announcements are shared on Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn after they are first posted on the website. YouTube and Facebook are primarily used to disseminate taped and live video streaming, respectively.