U.S. Department
of Justice
Civil Rights Division
About the Division
División de Derechos Civiles en español
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.
Meet the Assistant Attorney General
Leadership
Kristen Clarke
Assistant Attorney General
Contact
Civil Rights Division
Tel: (202) 514-3847
TTY: (202) 514-0716
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