Civil Rights Division

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Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke

Assistant Attorney General

Kristen Clarke serves as the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.

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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

August 5, 2022

Press Release

Former Sanger Police Officer Charged with Sexually Assaulting Multiple Victims While on Duty

August 4, 2022

Press Release

Texas Man Sentenced on Hate Crime Charges for Attacking Asian Family

August 4, 2022

Speech

Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks Announcing Current and Former Louisville, Kentucky Police Officers Charged with Federal Crimes Related to Death of Breonna Taylor

August 4, 2022

Speech

Attorney General Merrick Garland Delivers Remarks Announcing Current and Former Louisville, Kentucky Police Officers Charged with Federal Crimes Related to Death of Breonna Taylor

August 4, 2022

Press Release

Current and Former Louisville, Kentucky Police Officers Charged with Federal Crimes Related to Death of Breonna Taylor

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