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U.S. Department of Justice

Civil Rights Division

SPECIAL LITIGATION SECTION

The Special Litigation Section is an office within the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, charged with enforcing federal civil rights statutes in four major areas; Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons, Conduct of Law Enforcement Agencies, Access to Reproductive Health Clinics and places of Religious Worship, and Religious Exercise of Institutionalized Persons. The Section undertakes investigations and litigation through the United States and its territories. Overview of the work of the Section.

What's New 10/01/2004

  • Re: Memorandum of Memorandum ofAgreement Between the United States and McPherson and Grimes Correctional Units (Arkansas) (PDF) (08/27/2004)
  • Re: Agreement Between the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky Regarding the Communities of Oakwood (PDF) (09/21/2004)
  • Re: The United States Department of Justice and the State of Arizona Concerning Adobe Mountain School, Black Canyon School, and Catalina Mountain School (PDF)  (09/15/2004)
  • Agreement Between the United States, Los Angeles County and The Los Angeles County Office of Education (PDF)  (08/12/2004)
  • United States v. State of New Jersey, Settlement Agreement (PDF)  (08/02/2004)
  • Re: Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, San Francisco, California (PDF)  (08/03/2004)
  • Re: Investigation of A. Holly Patterson Geriatric Center in Uniondale, New York (PDF)  (08/03/2004)
  • Request for Information Regarding Oakley and Columbia Training Schools (Mississippi)  (07/15/2004)

    • Index

    Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons

    Overview
    Investigative Findings
    		 Complaints Briefs
    Settlements and Court Decisions

    Conduct of Law Enforcement Agencies

    Overview
    Investigative Findings
    		Complaints Briefs
    Settlements and Court Decisions

    Access to Reproductive Health Clinics and places of Religious Worship

    Overview
    Investigative Findings
    		Complaints Briefs
    Settlements and Court Decisions

    Other Resources

    blue bullet     Reports to Congress

    blue bullet     Speeches

    blue bullet     Publications

    blue bullet     If you have a complaint

    blue bullet     FAQ -- Frequently asked questions

    blue bullet     Links to related sites

    blue bullet     Contact us


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