It was formed in 1870 to enforce the civil rights amendment that grew out of the Civil War, the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, to stand up to the clan, to stand up to racism, to take on domestic terrorism. This original spirit must again guide and animate its work.
Joe Biden explains the historical purpose of the Department of Justice and its role in combating racism and domestic terrorism.
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