DOJ Civil Rights Division

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[DOJ Civil Rights Division @CivilRights]

“The Civil Rights Division is deeply committed, on Veterans Day and every other day, to ensuring that our military families are not saddled with excessive fees and payments as they heroically serve our country. These fact sheets are an important reminder for the military community, and to vehicle lenders and landlords, that servicemembers and their families have a legal right to end certain leases early when they transition to veteran status or are called to move on military orders.” - @JesusOseteDOJ

[DOJ Civil Rights Division @CivilRights]

Today, the Civil Rights Division and the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative honor all who have served. We remain committed to ensuring that servicemembers and veterans are protected from discrimination and other unlawful practices. Our work continues every day to safeguard the rights of the military community.

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The Department of Justice has released new fact sheets outlining servicemembers’ and dependents’ rights to terminate residential and motor‑vehicle leases under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). https://t.co/HCOB0xNqhm

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Justice Department Sues Lyft for Denying Rides to Passengers with Service Dogs, Wheelchairs

“Individuals with disabilities should be able to rely on rideshare services free of discrimination. We intend to uphold the ADA’s promise that people with disabilities are entitled to equal access in every part of public life, including essential transportation services.” - Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Jesus Osete

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Justice Department Sues the City of Glendale, California for Violating Citizens’ Second Amendment Rights Through Unreasonable Fees and Processes for Legal Firearm Permitting

“The Department of Justice is committed to protecting law abiding citizens’ right to keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Jesus Osete. “The City of Glendale cannot impose unreasonable fees and unbridled discretion that undermines that core constitutional right.”

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[AAGHarmeetDhillon @AAGDhillon]

Serving my country as AAG for Civil Rights has been the honor of a lifetime. We ushered in the downfall of illegal DEI, we fought to protect women and girls’ sports, and so much more. I want to thank President Trump for giving me this opportunity. I look forward to what’s next!

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Former Kokomo Police Department Officer Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Minor, Lying to Investigators, and Destruction of Records

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The Department of Justice takes all allegations of election-related misconduct in Alaska, including potential ballot fraud, seriously. We are closely monitoring reports of alleged misconduct and reviewing any credible allegations to determine whether further action is warranted.

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DOJ To Monitor Elections in All 50 States for First Time

“Election integrity has been one of the top priorities for this Administration and this Division,” said @AAGDhillon. “I am very proud we are deploying the largest monitoring effort in DOJ history, and pursuing transparency for elections in an assertive and nondiscriminatory manner.”

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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced on Federal Civil Rights Charges in Connection with Conspiracy to Violate Inmates’ Rights at West Virginia Jail

“Michael Pack conspired with other correctional officers to illegally assault and punish inmates in his custody,” said @AAGDhillon. “While we recognize that the great majority of law enforcement officers discharge their duties with integrity, this defendant abused his authority and has received an appropriate measure of accountability.”

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Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes in Deadly Attack on Boulder, Colorado, Gathering

“No one should be subjected to violence because of their religion or national origin,” said @AAGDhillon. “With this plea, we hope to deliver a measure of justice to the victims and their families. The Civil Rights Division remains committed to vigorously prosecuting the perpetrators of bias-motivated violence.”

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[AAGHarmeetDhillon @AAGDhillon]

This administration is standing up for parents. Today, @CivilRights sued Anne Arundel County Public Schools for violating FERPA & PPRA. Parents should not be lied to, stonewalled, or branded as “safety concerns” for exercising their rights.
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Justice Department Sues to Stop Secret Gender Transitions at Anne Arundel County Public Schools

“Schools should not discuss preferred pronouns or ‘gender identity’ with a student without parental notification and consent,” said @AAGDhillon. “Parents should not be lied to, stonewalled, or branded as ‘safety concerns’ when they ask to see the education records that reveal what schools are secretly doing to their children. This Department will end illegal school policies that keep parents in the dark.”

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[AAGHarmeetDhillon @AAGDhillon]

In America, every citizen’s vote should count, and they should have confidence in the outcome of our elections. On 60 min, I shared that the @CivilRights Division @TheJusticeDept is taking proactive action this Nov., and beyond, to ensure election integrity for all Americans!

[AAGHarmeetDhillon @AAGDhillon]

Today, along with @USAO_UT Melissa Holyoak, @CivilRights announced charges, including a hate crime, against a man who attempted to bomb a synagogue. If you target people of faith or houses of worship with violence, you will be caught & prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!

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[AAGHarmeetDhillon @AAGDhillon]

The indictment of Skylar Rose is one example of many where the @CivilRights Division prevented and prosecuted an attempted terror attack. Targeted violence against people of faith will not be tolerated under this @theJusticeDept!

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Justice Department Opens Investigation into Alleged Firearm Permitting Abuses in Two Connecticut Municipalities

“All law-abiding Americans have a constitutional right to bear arms for self‑defense,” said @AAGDhillon. “This right is not a luxury reserved for a privileged few, but a fundamental liberty for all, including the residents of Middletown and Waterbury, Connecticut.”

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Utah Man Charged with Attempted Hate Crime, and other Crimes After Allegedly Making Online Threats to “blow up” a Synagogue: Law enforcement allegedly recovered rifles, ammunition, and multiple functional improvised explosive pipe bombs at the defendant’s residence

“Today’s indictment stops in its tracks an alleged plan to carry out a violent attack on a synagogue,” said @AAGDhillon. “The Department of Justice will take decisive action to protect American worshippers from violent threats, no matter where they occur.”

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Justice Department Secures Settlement of Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Landlord for Refusing to Rent to a Family with a Child

“The Fair Housing Act has long prohibited landlords from denying renters simply because they have children. Unfortunately, this type of discrimination still occurs today,” said @AAGDhillon. “The Justice Department is committed to seeking relief for families who are harmed when landlords illegally exclude them from housing because of their family status.”

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Justice Department Resolves Claims that Atlantic Beach, New York’s Zoning Code Violated Religious Land Use Provisions

“Zoning ordinances that single out religious uses for discretionary zoning permits while allowing secular gathering places as of right violate RLUIPA,” said @AAGDhillon. “The Justice Department is committed to ensuring that religious gathering places like synagogues, churches, and mosques across America are treated the same as secular places of assembly.”

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