Yes, federal powers have the authority to create and enforce criminal laws. The United States Constitution grants the federal government the power to regulate and enact criminal laws through various provisions. Article I, Section 8 gives Congress the power to establish federal laws and to define and punish offenses against the United States. The power to enforce these laws is vested in various federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Additionally, federal courts have jurisdiction to hear and decide cases involving federal criminal laws.
