A woman in Florida was arrested after punching a State trooper. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon issued a warning to activists who attack law enforcement…
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DOJ Challenges District of Columbia Firearm Registration Regulations
The federal lawsuit alleges D.C. policies restricting firearm ownership are unconstitutional. The Justice Department (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia (D.C.) and its Metropolitan…
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DOJ Sues More States for Refusing to Turn Over Voter Rolls Required by Federal Law
At least a dozen states are violating the transparency required under federal election law. The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division has filed lawsuits against more states for…
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District Court Terminates Federal Oversight of New Orleans Police Department
The Justice Department recognized the successful reforms made by the New Orleans police department. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has terminated the consent…
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DOJ to Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey
Civil Rights Division to oversee polling sites to uphold transparency and voter protections. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it will monitor polling sites in several California…
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DOJ Uses FACE Act to Prosecute Synagogue Attackers
The administration applies the law to protect the free exercise of religion. The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey filed a complaint against defendants who…
Read MoreDOJ Files Suit Against LA County Sheriff for Second Amendment Infringement
The department was found to unreasonably delay decisions on applications for CCW permits. The Department of Justice announced the filing of a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County…
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Justice Department Sues Six States Over Voter Registration Roll Compliance
Federal lawsuits cite failure to provide records required under election laws The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has filed lawsuits against California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York,…
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DOJ Investigates Minnesota Hiring Practices for Possible Civil Rights Violations
Federal probe looks into state policy requiring justification for hiring non-minority candidates. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into the State of Minnesota…
Read MoreDOJ Investigates UC System Over Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices
Federal probe launched into potential race- and sex-based employment policies across University of California campuses. The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the…
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