Department of Justice Law and Legal Definition
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is a federal executive department of the U.S. government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice. DOJ is headed by the attorney general, who is nominated by the U.S. President, with the advice and consent of the senate. Pursuant to 28 USCS § 519, the attorney general of DOJ shall supervise all litigation to which the U.S., an agency, or officer thereof is a party, and shall direct all U.S. attorneys, assistant U.S. attorneys, and special attorneys in the discharge of their respective duties. DOJ is also referred ad Justice Department. The DOJ mainly stands for:
enforcing the law and defending the interests of the U.S. according to the law;
ensuring public safety against threats foreign and domestic ;
providing federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime;
seeking just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and
ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
Legal Definition list
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Energy Organization Act
- Department of Energy Contractor Employee
- Department of Energy
- Department of Education
- Department of Justice
- Department of Labor's Benefits Review Board
- Department of State Standardized Regulations [DSSR]
- Department of the Air Force
- Department of the Army
- Department of the Interior
