Department of Justice

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government charged with the responsibility for the enforcement of federal laws. DOJ

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Department of Justice Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch, headed by the attorney general, which administers the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), prosecutes violations of federal law, and is responsible for enforcing all civil rights legislation.

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Department of Justice

Nuño, 53, has been charged with three counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering, according to the Department of Justice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

“The Department of Justice will continue identifying and dismantling transnational criminal organizations that threaten the safety of the American people,” said Attorney General Todd Blanche.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

There were no ICE agents at polls, Department of Justice officials challenging voters, or federal agents forcing state and local election officials to set aside ballots from alleged noncitizens.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

Last year, the so-called Epstein Files were released by the US Department of Justice.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Department of Justice had opened an investigation, and the Senate had held hearings.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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