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U.S. Department of Justice
The U.S. Department of Justice is the federal department responsible for law enforcement, federal litigation and antitrust enforcement.
June 22, 1870
Washington, D.C., United States
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The U.S. Department of Justice enforces federal law, represents the United States in legal proceedings and oversees divisions focused on areas including competition, civil rights, criminal enforcement and consumer-related business practices.
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