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Justice Department Announces Settlement Ending Discrimination Against Jewish Students at Lincoln Memorial University
“Students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds — including Jewish students — should receive the same treatment at our nation’s universities,” said @AAGDhillon. “As its Jewish students prepare this week to observe Yom Kippur, we commend Lincoln Memorial University for its swift action addressing the Department’s concerns regarding discrimination and unequal treatment.”
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🚨 Indian National Charged with Making False Claim of U.S. Citizenship to Vote in 2024 Election
“The right to vote is a sacred privilege of American citizenship, and every lawful voter deserves an election system in which that right is protected,” said @AAGDhillon. “The Department will hold accountable those who knowingly make false claims of citizenship in order to vote. The integrity of our elections depends on ensuring that only eligible citizens cast ballots and that every lawful vote is counted.”
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Joint Investigation by the U.S. Justice Department and @usedgov Finds U.C. Berkeley Law School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions
“Berkeley Law School’s deliberate efforts to circumvent the Supreme Court’s decision in SFFA demonstrate a complete disregard for the rule of law,” said @AAGDhillon. “The Department will continue to aggressively pursue compliance from schools who attempt to racially manipulate their student bodies in violation of federal law.”
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Together with @USAO_RI, we'll be observing polling locations today in Pawtucket, Rhode Island as part of its mission to secure ballot integrity, maintain transparency into the voting process, and enforce compliance with federal law.
“This is our last stop on what has been a successful midterm primary monitoring effort,” said @AAGDhillon. “I am proud to say we have visited eleven states and hundreds of polling locations. We will continue this work through the midterm general elections to assure the American public of the fairness and security of the voting process.”
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Our @CivilRights election observers are on the ground in Rhode Island today for the primary election as part of our mission to ensure compliance with federal voting-rights laws. We look forward to continuing our mission on Election Day, Nov. 3 with a nationwide monitoring effort!
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Ahead of the midterms, @theJusticeDept is working diligently to ensure that upcoming elections around the nation are fair and secure.
The @CivilRights Division is sending election monitors to several jurisdictions to safeguard the integrity of America’s elections. Stay tuned!
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The @CivilRights Division is not stopping with KCKPS! This is the first of many schools violating FERPA and PPRA—and risking their federal funding. @TheJusticeDept will continue enforcing the law to protect parents’ and pupils’ rights.
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Today, the Department of Justice is monitoring polling sites in two New Hampshire cities — Manchester and Nashua — for the state’s primary election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.
“The Department of Justice is continuing its monitoring efforts all the way through primary season,” said @AAGDhillon. “This is the last week before the Division begins ramping up preparations for midterm election monitoring, which will help ensure trust and transparency throughout the country.”
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Excited to announce Barry Arrington as the first Chief of our new Second Amendment Section! Barry brings decades of experience in constitutional law and a strong commitment to protecting every American’s Second Amendment rights. Join me in congratulating him!
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The @CivilRights Division @theJusticeDept is sending trained attorneys to polling centers this November to monitor any hiccups or irregularities at the polls. These efforts will improve voters’ confidence in elections.
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You’ve got mail! @CivilRights notified jurisdictions nationwide that we are routinely deploying election monitors. On Tuesday, @theJusticeDept sent 12 trained monitors to observe elections in MA—no issues. We want all Americans to have confidence in the outcome of elections!
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The @theJusticeDept sent a letter to MD officials expressing concerns that the state’s nonresident vehicle permit fee violates the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. We urge @MarylandDOT to take immediate & corrective action to protect servicemembers & their families. Letter below:
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Justice Department Seeks Relief for Maryland Military Families from Illegal Fees
“Relocation for military service is already a costly endeavor,” said @AAGDhillon. “If a vehicle belonging to a servicemember or their spouse is registered in their home state, then that family has already paid their fair share. They should not also be required to pay additional taxes or fees in each state that they move to in compliance with military orders.”
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.@AAGDhillon this morning on @FoxNews discussing the lawsuit against Kansas City Public Schools to stop secret gender transitions: “I want there to be a very clear message to every school district in the United States: They are on notice that if they violate FERPA and PPRA, the United States Department of Justice stands ready to protect the rights of parents and the rights of pupils to privacy, dignity, and parental rights.”
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Justice Department Sues Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools to Stop Secret Gender Transitions
“Parental rights are paramount in the operation of America’s public schools, and Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools does not know children better than their own parents,” said @AAGDhillon. “The Department will not tolerate school districts playing fast and loose with federal law in the service of radical gender ideology.”
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Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Kansas in Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination Against Servicemember
“No servicemember should lose her civilian job because of her service in the National Guard,” said @AAGDhillon. “The Department is proud to vindicate servicemembers’ rights under USERRA and will continue to ensure that they can serve our country without fear of losing their civilian jobs because of their service.”
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Today, the Civil Rights Division is monitoring polling sites in Massachusetts for the Commonwealth’s primary election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.
“Monitoring is an essential duty for the Civil Rights Division during election season,” said @AAGDhillon. “Nonpartisan, nondiscriminatory monitoring efforts promote transparency, accountability, and most importantly trust in our federal elections.”
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Justice Department Finds George Washington University Medical School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions
“GW Med’s admissions practices reveal an intent to prioritize racial diversity over merit, which is unlawful and poses legitimate public health consequences for the patients its future doctors will serve,” said @AAGDhillon. “The law is simple — admissions officers can no longer discriminate based on race in the name of diversity.”
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Under the leadership of @AGToddBlanche, the @CivilRights Division is committed to protecting the integrity of our nation’s elections—mail in ballots are no exception!
The President’s order regarding these ballots is common sense and protects Americans’ fundamental right to vote!
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I’m pleased to announce the selection of Hilary Pinion, an attorney with 19 years’ experience in @CivilRights, as head of the Division’s employment litigation section! Under Hilary’s leadership, the Division will protect the civil rights of ALL Americans! Congratulations Hilary!
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