us justice department

The U.S. Justice Department, formally known as the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), is a federal executive department responsible for enforcing federal laws, representing the United States in legal matters, and ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. It oversees agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Prisons, among others. The head of the DOJ is the Attorney General of the United States.