U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is responsible for enforcing federal laws, ensuring public safety, preventing crime, and administering justice. It oversees law enforcement agencies, prosecutes federal cases, and protects civil rights.

DOJ Agencies and Their Functions

Federal Law Enforcement

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Investigates federal crimes, terrorism, cybercrime, and organized crime.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – Enforces laws against illegal drugs and combats drug trafficking.
  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Regulates firearms, explosives, and alcohol/tobacco distribution.
  • U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) – Provides security for federal courts, transports prisoners, and apprehends fugitives.

Legal and Judicial Affairs

  • Office of the Attorney General – Leads the DOJ and advises the President on legal matters.
  • Office of the Solicitor General – Represents the U.S. government in Supreme Court cases.
  • Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) – Oversees federal prosecutors handling criminal and civil cases.

Civil Rights and Community Safety

  • Civil Rights Division – Enforces laws against discrimination and protects civil rights.
  • Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) – Supports initiatives to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault.

Prison and Criminal Rehabilitation

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) – Manages federal correctional facilities and inmate rehabilitation programs.

Immigration and National Security

  • Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) – Oversees immigration courts and asylum cases.
  • National Security Division (NSD) – Handles counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and national security threats.

Financial and Cybercrime Enforcement

  • Antitrust Division – Enforces laws against monopolies and promotes fair competition.
  • Criminal Division – Investigates fraud, corruption, organized crime, and cybercrime.

The Department of Justice plays a crucial role in upholding the law, protecting civil rights, and ensuring national security through its various agencies and legal enforcement initiatives.