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Department of Justice

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Official website

Head of institution

Mandate

What it is responsible for

Verified
  • Legal counsel for U.S. citizens
  • Enforce the law in the public interest
  • Protect the public from criminals
  • Promote fair business competition
  • Enforce drug, immigration and naturalization laws

From the official description[2]

Evidence

Sources

  1. [1]
    The Cabinet

    The White HouseOfficialChecked 17 Oct 2026

  2. [2]
    Federal Register agency record: Justice Department

    Office of the Federal Register (NARA/GPO)OfficialChecked 17 Oct 2026