The U.S. Department of Justice has officially filed an emergency motion to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals asking to overrule a decision temporarily blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs.
The U.S. Department of Justice released new guidelines on profiling individuals, but immigrant, minority and religious rights groups remained concerned about exemptions for certain federal agencies.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced new guidance to ease racial profiling accusations, but immigrant rights groups have voiced concern about the new steps.
Leaders in Washington, D.C. have urged for peace following the grand jury’s decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. While some protests escalated into violence, President Barack Obama called for restraint despite the grand jury’s outcome.
The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed Attorney General Eric Holder visited Mexico City to meet with fellow attorneys general from Mexico and across Central America.
Following criticism of the militarization of law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri, and the subsequent order for a review of such activities, national organizations are highlighting Arizona police and their use of military-grade weapons.
Following calls by individuals and national organizations after the Ferguson, Missouri, protests, President Barack Obama has ordered a review of a U.S. Department of Defense program that allows local law enforcement to access surplus military-grade weapons.
A coalition of national organizations focusin on issues ranging from immigration, human rights, law and leadership to race relations, have called for an update of federal guidelines and legislation following the death of 18-year-old African-American Michael Brown.
The head of the U.S. Department of Justice is scheduled to arrive in Ferguson, Missouri, and observe the situation in the St. Louis suburb following the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown the subsequent ongoing protests. Ahead of his trip, Attorney General Eric Holder wrote a letter to Ferguson residents.
National Latino organizations are continuing their calls for peace and justice after the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri. A congressional review of military-grade weaponry used by police in Ferguson has also been requested.
Michael Brown's death and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri, have national civil rights organizations' attention as calls for peace and justice grow louder.
Citigroup Inc. resolved federal and state claims regarding the company's handling of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) by settling with the U.S. Department of Justice for $7 billion.
