How much does the U.S. spend on Justice & Law Enforcement?

$78 billion
1.1% of the $7.0 trillion federal budget
FY2025 data
Each square is 1% of FY2025 federal spending. Highlighted: Everything Else — 13 of 100 squares.

About $78 billion covering FBI, DOJ, federal courts, prisons, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals.

Includes 94 district courts, the Supreme Court, and 155,000 federal inmates.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the U.S. spend on Justice & Law Enforcement?

About $78 billion covering FBI, DOJ, federal courts, prisons, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals. Includes 94 district courts, the Supreme Court, and 155,000 federal inmates.

How does Justice & Law Enforcement compare to total federal spending?

Justice & Law Enforcement comes to 1.1% of the $7.0 trillion the federal government spent in FY2025. About $78 billion covering FBI, DOJ, federal courts, prisons, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals.

How much does the government spend on courts?

About $78 billion covering FBI, DOJ, federal courts, prisons, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals. Includes 94 district courts, the Supreme Court, and 155,000 federal inmates.

How much does the government spend on prisons?

About $78 billion covering FBI, DOJ, federal courts, prisons, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals. Includes 94 district courts, the Supreme Court, and 155,000 federal inmates.