Justice Department Sues Yale University for Illegal Discrimination Practices in Undergraduate Admissions

Washington, DC - The Justice Department Thursday filed suit against Yale University for race and national origin discrimination. The complaint alleges that Yale discriminated against applicants to Yale College on the grounds of race and national origin, and that Yale’s discrimination imposes undue and unlawful penalties on racially-disfavored applicants, including in particular most Asian and White applicants.

Department of Justice Revises Policy Governing Grants Associated with Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Washington, DC - The Department of Justice Thursday announced that its Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has issued a revised policy governing the award of grants for the purchase and operation of foreign-made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).  The new policy requires grant recipients to utilize OJP funds to procure and operate UAS only in a manner that promotes public safety, protects individuals’ privacy and civil liberties, and mitigates the risks of cyber intrusion and foreign influence.

Justice Department Settles with Minnesota-Based Company to Resolve Discrimination Claims Under the Immigration and Nationality Act

Washington, DC - The Department of Justice announced Monday that it reached a settlement with WinCraft, Incorporated (WinCraft), a Minnesota-based sports manufacturing company with locations in Iowa, Florida, and Washington. The settlement resolves claims that WinCraft violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by requiring lawful permanent residents to provide specific work authorization documentation without any legal justification because of their immigration status. 

Justice Department Settles Citizenship-Status Discrimination Against Security Guard Firm Involving Former Interpreter for the U.S. Military in Iraq

Washington, DC - The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it reached a settlement with Security Management of South Carolina LLC (Security Management), a private security company that provides armed and unarmed security services throughout South Carolina and Georgia.

President Trump at a Peaceful Protest for Law and Order

Washington, DC - Remarks by President Trump at a Peaceful Protest for Law and Order: