Civil Rights Division
/ˈsɪvəl raɪts dɪˈvɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) A principal division within the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for enforcing federal statutes that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, and national origin.
The Civil Rights Division investigates allegations of voter suppression and school desegregation violations.
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- civil rights division
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Commentary
The term typically refers to the specific DOJ division created to enforce civil rights laws; be precise when referencing jurisdiction or statutory scope to avoid ambiguity.
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