Civil Rights Division Jurisdiction – What Are We Authorized to Do ?
The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the Civil Rights Division has the authority to enforce all Federal civil rights statutes There are a few exceptions for some criminal laws that involve specific aspects of voting rights, civil unrest, fraud, and abortion. Those laws are enforced by the Justice Department's Criminal Division.
- Civil Laws Enforced by the Division
- Criminal Laws Enforced by the Division
- Executive Orders Enforced by the Civil Rights Division