Department of Justice

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• Society: Law: Law Enforcement: Government Agencies  (14)

U.S. Department of Justice -  .

- Represents citizens in enforcing the law and plays a key role in protecting against criminals; ensuring healthy competition of business; safeguarding the consumer; enforcing drug, immigration, and naturalization laws.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) - - Information about ADA regulations and enforcement, and technical assistance information for implementation.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - - Charged with collecting excise taxes on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; suppressing traffic in illicit distilled spirits and illegal use of explosives; and controlling the sale and registration of firearms.

Freedom of Information Act - - Information on FOIA as it relates to the Department of Justice. Frequently requested documents are available online.

Houston Counter Terrorism Intelligence Group - - collects, evaluates and analyzes incident reports of suspicious activities reported by the public and law enforcement communities, in an effort to identify potential trends or patterns of terrorist operations.

Information Technology Initiatives - - A resource provided by the US Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs that gives justice professionals access to information sharing resources, initiatives and technological developments.

Office of the Attorney General - - Acts as head of the Department of Justice and is the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government.

Office of the Solicitor General - - Supervises and conducts federal litigation in the United States Supreme Court.

Organization Chart - - Graphical representation of the Department of Justice's hierarchical structure.

Press Room - - Contains press releases from the Department of Justice, and speeches and statements made by senior officials in the agency.

When Your Child is Missing: A Family Survival Guide - - An online book prepared for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.