FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2004
 
CRT 
(202) 514-2008 
TDD (202) 514-1888 WWW.USDOJ.GOV 
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN GRANTS 
FOR IMMIGRATION-RELATED EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Department of Justice today announced $675,000 in 
available grants for public education efforts regarding immigration-related employment 
discrimination. The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment 
Practices (OSC), a section of the Civil Rights Division, announced the availability of funds for 
public education programs regarding employees’ rights and employers’ obligations under the 
anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Eligible recipients 
include non-profit organizations as well as state and local government entities that work with 
potential victims of discrimination. 

The INA prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship status or national origin in 
hiring, firing and recruiting or referring for a fee. In addition, the provision prohibits employers 
from requiring over-documentation in the employment eligibility verification process. Finally, 
the INA prohibits retaliation against protected conduct under the INA. 

Last year, OSC awarded nearly $675,000 to 11 organizations under its grant program. 
Grantees conduct education programs for employers, workers, service providers and members of 
the community. OSC provides speakers, outreach materials as well as other resources and 
guidance to the grantees. OSC similarly will make funds available this year. 
The grant application deadline is May 7, 2004, 45 days after publication of the grant 
announcement in the Federal Register. For access to the grant announcement, please visit OSC’s 
web site at www.usdoj.gov/crt/osc. 

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