The Justice Department yesterday convened its quarterly interagency meeting with Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian and Hindu community stakeholders. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland provided remarks with those at the meeting, underscoring the department’s commitment to addressing hate crimes. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division outlined relevant enforcement efforts across the department and highlighted actions to prevent and combat discrimination and hate crimes. Assistant Secretary of Education Catherine Lhamon in the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights also addressed the attendees and highlighted efforts to ensure safe learning environments at schools, colleges and universities. Read More
Readout of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division’s Meeting with Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian and Hindu Community Stakeholders
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