Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.

Our Values

  • Independence and Impartiality. We work each day to earn the public’s trust by following the facts and the law wherever they may lead, without prejudice or improper influence.
  • Honesty and Integrity. Our employees adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior, mindful that, as public servants, we must work to earn the trust of, and inspire confidence in, the public we serve.
  • Respect. Our employees value differences in people and in ideas and treat everyone with fairness, dignity, and compassion.
  • Excellence. We work every day to provide the highest levels of service to the American people and to be a responsible steward of the taxpayers’ dollars.
By the Numbers
6
Litigating Divisions
5
Law Enforcement Bureaus
94
U.S. Attorneys’ Offices
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Grants to State, Local & Tribal Partners
Our Work
DOJ Components and Agencies

The Department of Justice consists of multiple components and agencies dedicated to upholding our mission.

Subject Matter Areas, Initiatives, and Programs

Learn more about the work we do on a variety of focused topics.

News
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A repeat offender who prosecutors say was attempting to take over the illicit drug market in Columbus, Georgia, by obtaining methamphetamine, cocaine, and high grade marijuana from California...
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Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, 30, a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Fort Worth, Texas, has been federally charged for threatening to build a bomb, conduct a suicide attack, and...
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Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed charging five men with a child exploitation enterprise, conspiracy to produce child pornography, conspiracy to receive and distribute child pornography, and conspiracy...
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A Georgia man was sentenced today to 46 months in prison and ordered to pay over 7ドル.2 million in restitution for his role in a scheme to pay...
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Joaquin Guzman Lopez, who succeeded his father, Joaquin Guzman Loera, also known as "El Chapo," as one of the leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, pleaded guilty...
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The Justice Department today announced the seizure of a web domain used to target and defraud Americans through cryptocurrency investment fraud (CIF) scams.

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