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The U.S. Department of Justice serves as counsel for its citizens. It represents them in enforcing the law in the public interest. Through its thousands of lawyers, investigators, and agents, the Department plays the key role in protection against criminals and subversion, ensuring healthy business competition, safeguarding the consumer, and enforcing drug, immigration, and naturalization laws. The Department of Justice was established by act of June 22, 1870 (28 U.S.C. 501, 503, 509 note), with the Attorney General as its head. The affairs and activities of the Department of Justice are generally directed by the Attorney General.
Sub-agencies
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Recent Regulations
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Recent Regulations
View all →RuleSignificantMar 2, 2026
Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer Electronic Filing
RuleMar 2, 2026
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Clonazolam, Diclazepam, Etizolam, Flualprazolam, and Flubromazolam in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act
RuleSignificantFeb 27, 2026
Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals; Extension of Comment Period
RuleDec 16, 2025
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Extension of Temporary Placement of 4F-MDMB-BUTICA, ADB-4en-PINACA, 5F-EDMB-PICA, and MMB-FUBICA in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act
ProposedDec 16, 2025
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of 4F-MDMB-BUTICA, ADB-4en-PINACA, 5F-EDMB-PICA, and MMB-FUBICA in Schedule I
ProposedAug 29, 2025
Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation
RuleAug 28, 2025
Designation of Temporary Immigration Judges
ProposedJun 26, 2025
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of Seven Benzimidazole-Opioids in Schedule I
RuleSignificantFeb 19, 2025
Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter and Continuity of Care via Telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients
RuleJan 21, 2025
Processes and Procedures for Issuance and Use of Guidance Documents
About
The U.S. Department of Justice serves as counsel for its citizens. It represents them in enforcing the law in the public interest. Through its thousands of lawyers, investigators, and agents, the Department plays the key role in protection against criminals and subversion, ensuring healthy business competition, safeguarding the consumer, and enforcing drug, immigration, and naturalization laws. The Department of Justice was established by act of June 22, 1870 (28 U.S.C. 501, 503, 509 note), with the Attorney General as its head. The affairs and activities of the Department of Justice are generally directed by the Attorney General.
Sub-agencies (15)
ATF — Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
ANTITRUST — Antitrust Division
DEA — Drug Enforcement Administration
EOIR — Executive Office for Immigration Review
FBI — Federal Bureau of Investigation
FPI — Federal Prison Industries
FCSC — Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
INS — Immigration and Naturalization Service
OJP — Justice Programs Office
OJJDP — Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Office
NIC — National Institute of Corrections
NIJ — National Institute of Justice
USPC — Parole Commission
BOP — Prisons Bureau
USMS — United States Marshals Service