The phrase "federal crackdown" refers to the strong, strict action taken by the national government to enforce laws and regulations and prevent illegal activities or behavior. Full definition
During the largest federal crackdown on dog fighting in U.S. history, more than 400 dogs were rescued during an eight - state raid in 2009. (aspcapro.org)
In July 2009, the ASPCA participated in a multi-state dog fighting raid, the largest federal crackdown on dog fighting in U.S. history. (aspcapro.org)
The new regulations would bring Ontario into line with other Canadian provinces, like Alberta and Manitoba, and the United States, where debt settlement ran wild for years before sparking a huge federal crackdown in 2010. (canadianbusiness.com)