Entities

U.S. Department of Justice

Acronym
DOJ
Founding Date
1789

The U.S. Department of Justice enforces federal laws, seeks just punishment for the guilty, and ensures the fair and impartial administration of justice. The DOJ oversees the following agencies: the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the U.S. Marshals Service, the Bureau of Prisons, and Interpol Washington.