Justice Department

The Justice Department (DOJ) is the executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice. It is headed by the Attorney General. The DOJ is newsworthy due to its involvement in several high-profile cases and investigations. Recent events include the release of 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, and an FBI search warrant executed at a Georgia election office concerning the 2020 election. Furthermore, a top DOJ official downplayed the likelihood of charges arising from the Epstein files, while the Deputy Attorney General is facing accusations of a crypto conflict of interest. The DOJ's actions are significant as they impact issues ranging from civil rights and criminal justice to election integrity and financial regulation.