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The Ringleader In The Department’s Largest Ever Human Trafficking Prosecution

The Ringleader In The Department?s Largest Ever Human Trafficking

Justice Department Meets with Civil Rights Groups to Discuss Plans for Protecting Ballot Access

usdoj.gov, Sep 23, 2008 Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Grace Chung Becker, and other senior officials of the Department of

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation by the City of Fort Pierce, Florida Against an African-American City Employee

usdoj.gov, Sep 02, 2008 The Department of Justice today filed a lawsuit against the City of Fort Pierce, Fla., alleging that the city retaliated against Shirley Kirby, an African-American

Civil Rights and Consumer Groups Respond to Takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

civilrights.org, Sep 16, 2008 The federal government announced over the weekend its takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie

Protecting Voting Rights and Preventing Election Fraud

usdoj.gov, Jul 08, 2008 One of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) highest priorities is to protect voting rights and enforce specific federal laws that help to ensure that all qualified

Bipartisan Commission Launched to Investigate Housing Discrimination in America

civilrights.org, Aug 04, 2008 A national commission, co-chaired by two former Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretaries – Jack Kemp and Henry Cisneros – today kicked off its

Justice Department to Monitor Election in Pennsylvania

usdoj.gov, Apr 21, 2008 The Justice Department announced today that on April 22, 2008, it will monitor the presidential primary election in the Philadelphia, Pa., to ensure

Protecting the Right to Vote

civilrights.org, May 30, 2008 The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to examine some of the barriers that may keep Americans from exercising their right to

Former Foreign Service Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Civil Rights Charges

usdoj.gov, Jun 16, 2008 W. Patrick Syring, a former foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Washington, D.C., to federal civil

New York State Division of Human Rights Files Nation’s First Civil Rights Actions Against Tax Preparation Companies

State of NY, Feb 12, 2008 The New York State Division of Human Rights today filed civil rights actions against Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax Service for these companies? predatory lending

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with University of Michigan Concerning Football Stadium’s Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

U.S Department of Justice, Mar 11, 2008 The Justice Department announced today that it has resolved a lawsuit against the University of Michigan under the Americans with Disabilities

Justice Department Obtains Court Approval to Distribute $700,000 in Fair Housing Lawsuit

US Department of Justice, Dec 18, 2007 Justice Department Obtains Court Approval to Distribute $700,000 in Fair Housing

Justice Department Settles Housing Discrimination Case with Orange County, California, Landlords

U.S Department of Justice, Jan 09, 2008 The Justice Department today announced that it has reached an agreement resolving a housing discrimination lawsuit against Gary

Justice Department to Monitor Election in Mississippi

US Department of Justice, Jan 15, 2008 Justice Department to Monitor Election in

HUD Charges Alabama Landlord with Violating Fair Housing Act

US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Dec 04, 2007 Owner allegedly refused to rent home to an African-American

Three Former Milwaukee Police Officers Sentenced on Civil Rights-related Charges

Department of Justice, Dec 11, 2007 Three Former Milwaukee Police Officers Sentenced on Civil Rights-related

Steven Chavez Appointed New Director of Colorado Civil Rights Division

Colorado State Office, Oct 30, 2007 The Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD) is charged with enforcing the state's anti-discrimination laws in the areas of employment, housing, and public

Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Cross Burning

FBI, Nov 20, 2007 Kyle Shroyer pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to violate the civil rights of a woman and her three biracial

Former Val Verde County, Texas, Corrections Officer Indicted on Federal Civil Rights Charges

Department of Justice, Nov 27, 2007 Indictment charging former Val Verde County Detention Center corrections officer Emmanuel Cassio with federal civil rights

House Affirms Basic Right to Marry

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, Oct 16, 2007 House of Representatives by unanimous consent commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the Loving v. Virginia decision that ended the ban on interracial

State Assembly Passes Civil Rights Act of 2007

California State Assembly Democratic Caucus, Oct 23, 2007 The State Assembly approved by a vote of 46-29 the Civil Rights Act of 2007, a bill authored by Assemblymember John

Federal Settlement Agreement will make Subway Shops Accessible to Individuals with Disabilities

U.S. Department of Justice, Aug 31, 2007 The DOJ announced a comprehensive settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act with Doctor Associates

Steven Chaveaz Appointed New Director of Colorado Civil Rights Division

Colorado Governor Office, Oct 09, 2007 Chavez will lead the division of 31 employees in enforcing discrimination laws throughout the state, including protecting consumers against housing, employment and

Subway Franchise to Pay $166,500 For Disability Bias, Jury Rules in EEOC Lawsuit

EEOC, Aug 01, 2007 Former Area Supervisor with Hearing Impairment Wins Harassment

National Council on Disability Says Americans with Disabilities Act Findings Encouraging - With More to be Done

National Council of Disability, Aug 21, 2007 The NCD released two reports on the Americans with Disabilities Act that show that ADA implementation is not only possible an it is also good for

Developers and Architects in Illinois and New York are Found Liable for Non-Accessible Apartment Complexes

U.S. Department of Justice, Aug 23, 2007 Two federal courts found developers and architects liable for violating the Fair Housing Act by building housing without required accessible

EEOC and Walgreens Resolve Lawsuit

EEOC, Jul 26, 2007 The EEOC announced a twenty million dollars proposed consent decree resolving a systemic race discrimination lawsuit against

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Agents Arrest Former Corrections Officer on Sexual Misconduct Charge

Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Jul 27, 2007 Agents have charged a former state corrections officer with sexual misconduct after he allegedly had sex with an inmate in a South Florida

HUD Charges Connecticut Landlord with Violating the Fair Housing Act

HUD, Jul 16, 2007 Disabled child allegedly denied use of service

HUD Charges Philadelphia Landlord with Violating the Fair Housing Act

HUD, Jul 16, 2007 Couple with child allegedly denied an

Governor Fletcher Announces Project Targeting Racial Disparity

The State of Kentucky, Jul 02, 2007 Governor Ernie Fletcher and leaders from the CHFS announced a comprehensive project to target racial disproportionality in the child welfare

Legislature Protects Veterans From Discrimination

The State of Washington, Jun 25, 2007 A new law passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor protects veterans from discrimination in employment housing and public

HUD Settles Parking Accessibility Case for $10,000

HUD, Jun 18, 2007 N.J. apartment owner and property manager agree to settle a disability discrimination

Housing Discrimination Complaints At An All-Time High

HUD, Jun 06, 2007 Over ten thousand complaints filed last year, most alleged race or disability

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day

State of Alaska, Jun 11, 2007 The State of Alaska is recognizing Elizabeth Peratrovich Day to bring attention to the contributions made by this Native woman to end discrimination of

HUD Charges Virgina Beach Landlord With Violating Fair Housing Act

HUD, May 24, 2007 Dr. James Crockett Henry charged with violating the Fair Housing Act by allegedly subjecting African American tenants to stricter rules than

Geriatric Center to Pay $900,000 for Race Bias, National Origin Discrimination, Retaliation

U.S. EEOC, May 30, 2007 A New York geriatric center will pay 900,000 to settle a class race and national origin discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S.

Michigan Civil Rights On Pay Equity

State of Michigan, May 03, 2007 Commission felt compelled to reiterate its past statement as pay equity is still a pressing concern in

House Committee Passes Federal Hate Crimes Bill

House of Representative, May 18, 2007 Hate crimes have been and continue to be a very serious problem in our society. The incidence of hate violence in the United States has a long and shameful

Civil Rights Issues Facing Arab Americans In Michigan

State of Michigan, Mar 28, 2007 Forms of discrimination may include a denial to Arab American

Progress Toward Voting Equality

Commission of Civil Rights, Apr 10, 2007 Provisions to remedy immediate and egregious voter discrimination which was

Facts About Hate Crimes

usdoj.gov, Feb 23, 2007 Hate crimes are crimes committed against individuals or institutions because of their race, ethnic background or religion. Other federal laws prohibit church burnings.

Top Ivy League Schools Elect More Women As President

CivilRightsLawFirms.com, Feb 23, 2007 For the past 371 years, Harvard university has been ran by men only. This changed when last year's president Lawrence Summers resigned. Harvard decided it was time to

Two Officers Plead Guilty on Civil Rights Charges

US Department of Justice, Feb 01, 2007 Two former supervisors at the Winston-Choctaw County Regional Correctional Facility pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges relating to physical assaults on

Former MBN Agents Sentenced For Using Excessive Force Against Two Jackson Men

US Department of Justice, Feb 12, 2007 Former Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics agents were sentenced for using excessive force to violate the civil rights of two motorists they assaulted during an

U.S. Department of Labor Forms Alliance with SHRM to Promote Employment of Workers with Disabilities

US Department of Labor, Jan 03, 2007 The new relationship will target areas in training and education and it will promote a national dialogue on the employment of persons with

New York City Man Pleads Guilty to Human Trafficking Charge

US Department of Justice, Jan 17, 2007 A man from Queens pleaded guilty to attempting to recruit a Korean woman whom he believed to be a minor to work as a

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Charges

US Department of Justice, Jan 23, 2007 An Ohio man pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit and for committing hate crimes targeting African-American residents of

Civil Rights Charges Filed Against Former Boonsboro Police Officer

usdoj.gov, Dec 15, 2006 Threats he made against African American students at two Hagerstown high schools, and against an African American woman living in

Civil Rights Bill Will Remedy Nondiscrimination Deficiencies in State Law

assembly.ca.gov, Dec 29, 2006 AB 14 ensures that 51 nondiscrimination provisions are consistent with the Unruh Civil Rights Act and a Government Code provision that applies to state-funded

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty To Civil Rights Charges

usdoj.gov, Nov 03, 2006 The indictment charges that the defendants placed a toxic substance, mercury, on the porch of an inter-racial family with

USCCR To Probe Impending Division Of Omaha School District By Race

usccr.gov, Nov 17, 2006 One district will be predominantly African American, another will be chiefly Hispanic, with the third being primarily

Ex L.A. Sheriff Who Violated Civil Rights Sentenced

fbi.gov, Dec 01, 2006 The evidence at trial showed that Gonzalez pulled over one woman for an alleged traffic violation, drove her to a secluded location, and raped

Alabama Board of Education Sexual Discrimination In The Workplace

Dept. of Justice, Aug 15, 2006 A sexually hostile work environment and retaliated against her by terminating her employment for complaining about what she reasonable believed to be sexual harassment

Burning A Cross In Front Of The Home Of An African-American Man

US Dept. of Justice, Oct 03, 2006 Attended a party where they discussed an African-American man who lived nearby, using racial slurs to describe

EPA Seeks Comment On Title VI Proposal

EPA, Feb 27, 2006 EPA?s Title VI regulations prohibit actions that either intentionally discriminate or have the effect of

Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Approves Collins-Wyden Civil Rights Legislation

senate, Feb 27, 2006 would ensure that officials within the Department of Homeland Security have the ability to balance public safety with the civil right and liberties that are so

California Civil Right Bill To Include People of Discrimination In School Books

info.sen.ca.gov, May 25, 2006 To Include the contributions of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender to the economic, political, and social development of California and the

Advocate Disability Rights For Making NJ Sidewalks Accessible

Dept. of Justice, Aug 01, 2006 The advocacy agency asked the court to reject this view and rule that public entities regardless of size have an obligation to install curb cuts to provide

Assistant Attorney General Of The Civil Rights Division To The United States Attorney For Trial

usdoj.gov, Feb 14, 2006 Assistant Attorney General Of The Civil Rights Division To The United States Attorney For

Civil Rights Act Anniversary a Celebration of Independence

house, Feb 27, 2006 House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair James E. Clyburn issued the following statement on the eve of the 40th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act just three days before

Grassley Advances Civil Rights Tax Reform

senate, Feb 27, 2006 Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today won near-final passage of reforms to end unfair taxation in civil rights

Bradley J. Schlozman, Acting Assistant Attorney General For The Civil Rights Division

usdoj.gov, Feb 14, 2006 Bradley J. Schlozman, Acting Assistant Attorney General For The Civil Rights

The Ringleader In The Department’s Largest Ever Human Trafficking Prosecution

Enter Source, Feb 14, 2006 The Ringleader In The Department?s Largest Ever Human Trafficking

Ohio Public Defender Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Challenging Ohio’s Lethal Injection Procedure

State of OH, Feb 14, 2006 The lawsuit was filed on behalf of two Ohio death row inmates, Adremy Dennis and Richard W. Cooey,

Riverside School Renamed In Honor Of City Native T. Morris Chester, Famed African American Civil War-Era Journalist, Attorney And Civil Rights Activist

State of PA, Feb 14, 2006 One of Harrisburg?s most famous African American forefathers was recognized today by Mayor Stephen R. Reed and the Harrisburg School District as the Riverside

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg And New York City Commission On Women's Issues Celebrates Women's History Month

State of NY, Feb 14, 2006 Honoring Eleven Women Exemplifying this Year's Theme: 'Women Inspiring Hope and

Human Rights and Opportunities Commission Appoints New Director

State of CT, Feb 14, 2006 Ingram has 30 years of civil rights experience and will assume his new duties on August 16,

7th Annual Kingsley Heritage Celebration, The Power of Faith

nps, Feb 14, 2006 African American slaves in the fight for freedom and civil rights will be offered at Kingsley Plantation on Saturday, October 30, 2004, in Jacksonville,

Grassley Praises Senate Passage Of IRS Whistleblower Help, Civil Rights Tax Reform, Charitable Giving Reform, Ban On Deduction Of Government Fines, "Son Of Boss" Item

senate, Feb 14, 2006 a ban on companies' deduction of fines and penalties paid to the government for wrongdoing; and a provision related

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