The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is the federal executive department responsible for enforcing the law and administering justice in the United States. Led...
Its primary role is to enforce federal laws, ensure public safety against threats, provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, and seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior.
The Attorney General of the United States leads the Department of Justice. This individual is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Key agencies include the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), U.S. Marshals Service, and Federal Bureau of Prisons.
No, the DOJ primarily handles federal crimes and civil matters involving federal law. State and local law enforcement agencies handle most state-level crimes, though federal authorities may assist in certain cases.