United States Department of Justice
- Country: United States
- Type: Government
- Website: www.justice.gov
- Update: 05-02
The United States Department of Justice (Department of Justice, USDOJ) is a ministry of the United States government, founded in 1870, composed of the executive branch of the federal government rather than the judiciary. The U.S. Department of Justice is primarily responsible for safeguarding the implementation of the law, maintaining legal equality, and defending the legal interests of the U.S. government.
