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
7
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.

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Thank you for inviting me to speak at the 2025 Chatham House Competition Policy Conference. I regret not being able to join you in person today, but I...
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A Mississippi businessman pleaded guilty today to participating in a scheme to defraud Medicare by paying kickbacks for fraudulent doctors’ orders and then using those orders to bill...
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A federal judge sentenced a Tennessee man to 221 months in prison and three years of supervised release today for being a felon in possession of a firearm...
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WASHINGTON – Ten defendants have been arrested – and 11 total are in custody – pursuant to a nine-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed today charging a former...
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Abdullah Haji Zada, 19, a native and citizen of Afghanistan and U.S. lawful permanent resident, has been sentenced to serve the statutory maximum of 15 years in federal...

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