US Justice Department

The U.S. Department of Justice is a federal executive department of the U.S. government, established in 1789. Its mission is to uphold the rule of law, ensure the safety of the country, and protect civil rights. The Department operates under the leadership of the Attorney General of the United States.

Comprising over 30 component organizations and more than 115,000 employees, the Department of Justice is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and maintains field offices across all U.S. states and territories, as well as in over 50 countries worldwide. Its structure includes six litigating divisions, five law enforcement bureaus, and 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices.

The Department's work spans a variety of subject matter areas, initiatives, and programs, including:

• Asset Forfeiture
• Corporate Crime
• Elder Justice
• Gun Violence
• Hate Crimes
• Human Trafficking
• Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism
• Nation-State Threats
• Procurement Collusion Strike Force
• Project Safe Childhood
• Project Safe Neighborhoods
• Religious Liberty Commission
• Tribal Justice and Safety

The Department is guided by core values of independence, impartiality, honesty, integrity, respect, and excellence in its service to the American people.