Mission Statement: To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
The Civil Rights Division is committed to upholding the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, including some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Founded in 1957, we celebrate our 50th Anniversary next year. Our proud mission remains vitally important today. The federal anti-discrimination statutes that we enforce reflect some of America’s highest ideals and aspirations: equal treatment and equal justice under law. I hope that this brochure will help you better understand our mission and how we endeavor to carry it out.
When all is said and done, more is said than done!