Department of Justice

noun

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

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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Bonta sounded the alarm as the California Department of Justice released a 165-page report that found all of the state’s six privately-operated immigration detention facilities are falling short in providing mental health care for detainees.

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice, accusing James of mortgage fraud.

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Department of Justice spokesperson said the DOJ “will continue to fight in court to defend President Trump’s agenda no matter how many frivolous lawsuits are filed.”

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The nomination sparked controversy because Gaetz was previously under investigation by the Department of Justice for allegations of child sex trafficking.

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Pool is one of six far-right influencers implicated in a Department of Justice indictment to have been paid by Russia to spread Kremlin-friendly talking points.

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