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Other Justice Department Offices

Other justice department offices

■ Criminal Division

Introduction

The Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) is the unit responsible for coordinating the development and enforcement of the majority (more than 900) of federal criminal statutes (except those specifically assigned to the Antitrust, Civil Rights, Environment and Natural Resources, or Tax Divisions). It is headed by an assistant attorney general, who is appointed by the president with confirmation by the Senate.

The division handles certain civil matters related to its criminal jurisdiction under federal liquor, narcotics, counterfeiting, gambling, firearms, customs, and immigration laws. It investigates and prosecutes criminal offenses involving subversive activities, including treason, espionage, sedition, and Nazi war ...

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