Department established in 1789 to assist president and prosecute Supreme Court cases. Became official on July 1, 1870 under An Act to Establish Department of Justice. Currently led by Merrick Garland, confirmed by Senate in 2021
Turkey's judicial system operates under separation of powers principle. Constitution regulates independence, tenure security and court organization. System includes first instance courts, administrative courts and military courts
Established in Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918. Abolished in 1920 after Soviet occupation. Reorganized in 1933 with limited powers. Second anniversary in 1970 under Heydar Aliyev. Current head appointed Farid Ahmadov in February 2024
Attorney General heads Department of Justice and serves as chief federal law enforcement officer. Principal advisor to president on all legal matters. Statutory member of US Cabinet. Earns $221,400 salary as Level I position
Department oversees domestic enforcement of federal laws and administration of justice. Merrick Garland serves as Attorney General since March 2021. Department includes Attorneys' Offices for 94 federal judicial districts
Chief federal law enforcement officers in 94 judicial districts. Appointed by president, confirmed by Senate for four-year terms. Currently 93 attorneys across US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, and NMI. Supervise up to 350 assistant attorneys and 350 support personnel