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 George Washington University’s Equity Institute Initiative
Speech (9/23/2022)
Justice Department Establishes Reproductive Rights Task Force
Learn more about the Reproductive Rights Task Force
Justice Department Publishes Guide to Federal Voting Rights
Know Your Voting Rights
Justice Department Announces Updated Guidance on Improving Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence by Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias
Press Release (5/23/2022)
Justice Department Releases Guide to State Voting Rules That Apply After Criminal Convictions
Press Release (5/20/2022)
| 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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