US Justice Department

The U.S. Department of Justice is a federal agency dedicated to upholding the rule of law, ensuring national safety, and protecting civil rights. Its mission is supported by core values of independence, impartiality, honesty, integrity, respect, and excellence. The Department traces its history back to 1789.

The Department is led by the Attorney General and comprises over 30 component organizations with more than 115,000 employees. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., it maintains field offices across all U.S. states and territories, as well as in over 50 countries globally.

Its extensive work includes enforcing federal laws across various domains. Key areas of focus include antitrust law, civil law, criminal law, civil rights, employment law, environmental law, natural resources law, fraud enforcement, national security law, and bankruptcy. The Department also addresses specific issues such as corporate crime, elder justice, gun violence, hate crimes, and human trafficking.