Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial ProcedureRelease 119-73not60
§509A National Security Division
Title 28 › Part II— DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Chapter 31— THE ATTORNEY GENERAL › § 509A
Summary
Creates a National Security Division at DOJ. It includes Justice Department units (not the FBI) that support intelligence work, including the Assistant Attorney General for National Security (507A), the Office of Intelligence Policy and Review, counterterrorism and counterespionage, and other units 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
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60