DOJ Civil Rights Division

Former Texas Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violation “This former corrections officer engaged in a conspiracy to beat and injure a man in his care and custody,” said @AAGDhillon. “Today’s conviction reinforces the Justice Department’s commitment to protect victims from state officials who abuse their power.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/former-…

The Justice Department announced today that a New Jersey man was charged with making interstate threats to a Jewish organization located in New York, NY. Read more here: justice.gov/opa/pr/new-jer…

Very proud of my @CivilRights team today, arguing that the our federal civil rights laws do indeed require @TheJusticeDept to obtain state voter registration lists—such as the ones in Oregon and California—to help states clean their voter rolls!

Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism Announces 15-City National Awareness & Action Tour “President Trump has made clear that this Administration will not tolerate antisemitism, and the Department of Justice is committed to implementing that directive,” said Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche. “This national tour is an important step in ensuring communities across the country know the federal government stands ready to work with them to confront antisemitic threats, protect public safety, and uphold civil rights.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/federal…

Justice Department Announces Formation of Advisory Committee on Anti-Semitism “President Trump has made combating antisemitism a top priority for this Administration, and we thank Leo Terrell for his leadership at the Department of Justice in helping to carry out this mission,” said Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche. “Protecting civil rights of every American remains a core responsibility of the Department of Justice.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

Justice Department Notifies Washington of Investigation into Whether Housing Biological Men in Women’s Prison Violates Constitution “Under my leadership, the Civil Rights Division will not allow women incarcerated in jails or prisons to be subject to unconstitutional risks of harm from male inmates,” said @AAGDhillon. “The constitutional rights of women cannot be sacrificed at the altar of appeasing unsupported and dangerous ideologies.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

The @JusticeDept announced TODAY that Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong has agreed to a plea deal, admitting she paid homeless people in Los Angeles to register to vote in Federal elections to support her paid signature gathering business. @USAttyEssayli Election integrity matters! justice.gov/opa/pr/califor…

.@AAGDhillon, @USAttyEssayli, and Patrick Grandy, Assistant Director in Charge of @FBILosAngeles addressed the media in Los Angeles today about two criminal cases, one concerning a Marina del Rey woman who paid people, including homeless individuals on L.A's Skid Row, to register to vote. The other case concerned a hate crime incident in June 2024 against a Jewish man near a synagogue in L.A.'s Pico-Robertson neighborhood.

This morning in CA, our FBI colleagues arrested Zaid Gitesatani, who was indicted by a grand jury for his alleged assault on a Jewish man outside the Adas Torah Synagogue in Los Angeles, CA in 2024. Antisemitic violence is un-American and illegal! @CivilRights @USAttyEssayli justice.gov/opa/pr/caiforn…

California Woman Federally Charged with Paying Individuals, Including Homeless People on L.A.’s Skid Row, to Register to Vote “False registrations undermine Americans’ faith in elections – even more so when payoffs are involved,” said @AAGDhillon. “This Justice Department is committed to ensuring that all U.S. elections are fair and free from illegal meddling – so that all Americans can accept the results with confidence.” Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/califor…

California Man Arrested on Federal Indictment Charging Him with Assaulting Jewish Man Near Pico-Robertson Synagogue “The defendant’s conduct, if proven, is a serious violation of the law – every American deserves to live without fear of violence based on who he is or how he worships,” said @AAGDhillon. “The Justice Department is committed to vigorously prosecuting such crimes of hate and violence.” Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/caiforn…

As Police Week comes to a close, check out the hard work @CivilRights has done to review all federal control of local policing, and make needed adjustments to free many departments from unwarranted overreach. @TheJusticeDept will continue to encourage constitutional policing! 👮🏽‍♂️

As our nation celebrates Police Week, I was honored to welcome @PORACalifornia, America’s largest law enforcement association, to discuss our efforts to support police officers nationwide. @CivilRights is committed to ensuring that America is protected by constitutional policing.

This @TheJusticeDept will step in to enforce equal access—not equal outcomes—for all Americans, whether in investment programs or universities. @CivilRights WILL enforce our federal civil rights laws—this is the American way!

Lenders cannot discriminate against borrowers on the basis of race. We @CivilRights at @TheJusticeDept are here to help PayPal, and other companies, stop race-based, un-American business practices.

Justice Department Investigation Determines Yale’s Medical School Discriminated Based on Race in Admissions “Yale has continued its race-based admissions program despite the Supreme Court and the public’s clear mandate for reform.” said @AAGDhillon. “This Department will continue to shed light on these illegal practices, and demand that institutions of higher education comply with federal law.” 🔗 justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Damaging the Brooklyn Headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch Movement “The defendant’s dangerous conduct was a targeted attack on the religious liberty and peace of worship to which every American is entitled,” said @AAGDhillon. “Today’s conviction sends a clear message: the Department of Justice will not tolerate acts of hatred and violence against religious institutions.” justice.gov/opa/pr/defenda…

“The defendant plotted abhorrent acts of antisemitic and racially motivated violence,” said @AAGDhillon. “Individuals who plan and encourage this violence will not find refuge in the dark corners of the Internet. Together, with our law enforcement partners, we will relentlessly pursue these criminals, and hold them accountable.”

All law-abiding citizens are entitled to the provisions of the 2nd Amendment. At @TheJusticeDept, we ensure that this protection extends to all, including our territories—our @CivilRights lawsuit challenges unreasonable gun permit delays in the U.S. Virgin Islands!

Today, @CivilRights is pleased to reach a $30 million dollar resolution with PayPal to end its DEI program and waive fees for America’s eligible small businesses!