Civil Rights Division
Civil Rights Division
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About the Division
The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, created in 1957 by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all persons in the United States, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, religion, familial status, national origin, and citizenship status.
Civil Rights Division News
Featured Items
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks at the National Action Network Annual Convention’s Women’s Empowerment Luncheon
Speech (4/07/2022)
Justice Department Issues Web Accessibility Guidance Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Press release (3/18/2022)
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Combating the Rise in Hate Crimes
Speech (3/08/2022)
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks at the Inaugural Meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Speech (2/04/2022)
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Opening Remarks at National Action Network's Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast
Speech (1/17/2022)
| Kristen Clarke |
| Assistant Attorney General |
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Civil Rights Division
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(202) 514-3847
Telephone Device for the Deaf (TTY) (202) 514-0716 |
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