Jan 17, 2025 Story by: Editor
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has released its 2021-2024 Civil Rights Division Highlights Report, showcasing its achievements in enforcing civil rights laws and the Constitution over the past four years.
The report highlights critical efforts across the division’s 11 sections, where dedicated staff and leadership worked tirelessly to hold accountable those who harmed, threatened, or intimidated individuals based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, English proficiency, or disability status.
“Our Civil Rights Division has relentlessly pursued justice for our nation’s most vulnerable by enforcing civil rights laws, combating hate and exploitation, promoting fairness and accountability in our criminal justice system, strengthening democracy, and expanding opportunities for all. This report provides a snapshot of that work,” stated Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Over the past four years, I have had the privilege and honor of leading the Civil Rights Division and overseeing this vital work. I am deeply grateful for the unwavering efforts of our career employees who have upheld Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s mandate to protect civil rights, uphold the rule of law, and ensure the safety of our communities. I also extend my gratitude to the communities and advocates who have courageously asserted their rights and shared their stories in our collective pursuit of justice and fairness.” Source: DOJ
