Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial ProcedureRelease 119-102
§509A National Security Division
Title 28 › PART II — DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 31 — THE ATTORNEY GENERAL › § 509A
Summary
Creates a National Security Division inside the Department of Justice. It will include DOJ offices (not the Federal Bureau of Investigation) that mainly support U.S. intelligence work: the Assistant Attorney General for National Security (named under section 507A), the Office of Intelligence Policy and Review, the counterterrorism and counterespionage sections, and any other parts the Attorney General names.
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Title 28, §509A
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(a)There is a National Security Division of the Department of Justice.
(b)The National Security Division shall consist of the elements of the Department of Justice (other than the Federal Bureau of Investigation) engaged primarily in support of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, including the following:
(1)The Assistant Attorney General designated as the Assistant Attorney General for National Security under section 507A of this title.
(2)The Office of Intelligence Policy and Review (or any successor organization).
(3)The counterterrorism section (or any successor organization).
(4)The counterespionage section (or any successor organization).
(5)Any other element, component, or office designated by the Attorney General.
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28 U.S.C. § 509A
Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102