Deputy Assistant Attorney General for @CivilRights, serving under @AAGDhillon. Personal Account.

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Excited to announce Barry Arrington as the first Chief of our new Second Amendment Section! Barry brings decades of experience in constitutional law and a strong commitment to protecting every American’s Second Amendment rights. Join me in congratulating him!
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Eric Sell retweeted
You’ve got mail! @CivilRights notified jurisdictions nationwide that we are routinely deploying election monitors. On Tuesday, @theJusticeDept sent 12 trained monitors to observe elections in MA—no issues. We want all Americans to have confidence in the outcome of elections!
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The @CivilRights Division is proud to protect the USERRA rights of our servicemembers, such as National Guard Staff Sergeant Gonzales, USA (R). We’ll always fight to ensure they can serve and defend our country without fear of losing their civilian jobs because of their service. justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
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Eric Sell retweeted
Had a great meeting with faith leaders of many denominations to discuss how @TheJusticeDept can do more to protect all Americans of faith from violence and discrimination, including through our federal civil and criminal work @CivilRights! ewtnnews.com/world/us/faith-…
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RT @andrealucasEEOC: This. Like @AAGDhillon and @CivilRights, we at @EEOC are working hard--and yet we cannot help every single person who…
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Hi everyone. My jurisdiction is limited by law and courts. We @CivilRights do as much as we can to expand liberty — within the boundaries set by law and courts. So tagging me on everything that annoys you is fine, but realize my very able team is only going to be able to do something about it if we have jurisdiction, law, and facts on our side, at a minimum! And then, policy priorities and resources. The hazards of being a civil rights lawyer include having to explain this often and letting people down, but we are a nation of laws, not feelings.
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Eric Sell retweeted
In other news, Blaze Alexander just did this. 😳
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Eric Sell retweeted
Today, @CivilRights hosted a division-wide ice cream social, celebrating fellowship and the accomplishments of our team. It was also great to honor my PDAAG @JesusOseteDOJ, who was just nominated by the President to be a federal judge!
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Justice Department Secures $150,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Kentucky Landlord “Tenants should not be forced to choose between safety and keeping a roof over their heads,” said @AAGDhillon. “This case involved a landlord’s sexual harassment of female tenants, including threats to evict tenants who refused his advances. The Justice Department will continue to hold landlords accountable for using their power to violate the rights of vulnerable women.” justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
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The Justice Department announced today that it filed a lawsuit against Venkatachalam Mani, a landlord in State College, Pennsylvania, for sexually harassing a female tenant and retaliating against her when she refused his advances, in violation of the Fair Housing Act. “The landlord failed to fix a tenant’s furnace despite freezing temperatures because the female tenant refused his sexual advances, forcing her family to move out with no other place to live,” said @AAGDhillon. “This conduct is illegal. The Justice Department will uphold the rights of female tenants to housing without the threat of sexual harassment by a landlord.” Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
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This isn’t just a fine. @AAGDhillon has secured $2M in back pay for a class of American workers. That’s meaningful money for specific harmed workers.
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We secured a $3.2 million settlement with OpenAI for discriminating against U.S. workers. Employers must recruit U.S. workers in good faith when sponsoring temporary visa workers for permanent residency via the PERM process. @CivilRights will hold violators accountable! justice.gov/opa/pr/civil-rig…
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🚨🚨🚨 It’s illegal to sideline American workers in your quest to sponsor foreign labor for permanent residency. All tech companies should take notice!
We secured a $3.2 million settlement with OpenAI for discriminating against U.S. workers. Employers must recruit U.S. workers in good faith when sponsoring temporary visa workers for permanent residency via the PERM process. @CivilRights will hold violators accountable! justice.gov/opa/pr/civil-rig…
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I almost teared up at this. We’ve come a long way, baby. From @CivilRights at the time I was nominated to now is a total refocus of our mission and our people to serve ALL Americans, not just a few and not just pet projects. With liberty and justice for ALL!
Our @CivilRights Division at @TheJusticeDept is growing!  Honored to swear in 100+ new attorneys and staff to our ranks today. These civil rights warriors will enforce our nation’s laws to benefit ALL Americans, not just a select few.  It's a privilege to have them on board!
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Eric Sell retweeted
Our @CivilRights Division at @TheJusticeDept is growing!  Honored to swear in 100+ new attorneys and staff to our ranks today. These civil rights warriors will enforce our nation’s laws to benefit ALL Americans, not just a select few.  It's a privilege to have them on board!
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Affirmative action loopholes now are dead at @USEEOC. “The Commission’s rescission of the Affirmative Action Guidelines is consistent with the text of Title VII and Supreme Court precedent,” said EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas. “As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, we are reminded that the Founders’ vision rested on the enduring principle that every individual is created equal and therefore is entitled to equal treatment under the law. This week's action reaffirms that Title VII's protections apply equally to all American workers and that equal opportunity remains a defining commitment of our democracy.”
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Eric Sell retweeted
Evanston’s “first in the nation” reparations program is discriminatory and illegal. @CivilRights sued the city today challenging the program. 

Other cities are on notice: discriminate against residents — you’ll hear from us! justice.gov/opa/pr/us-justic…
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Eric Sell retweeted
In our unbiased opinion, this sunset rocks 😍
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Today, the @CivilRights Division sued New Mexico for refusing to allow military spouses who are attorneys to practice unless they go through an onerous process.  This is illegal under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which @TheJusticeDept enforces nationwide. NM must fix it! justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
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Eric Sell retweeted
Proud to have overseen a record $18.25 million back-pay fund distribution to U.S. workers from Apple, based on an investigation the DOJ launched under the first Trump Administration to protect U.S. workers! @CivilRights will fight to make sure U.S. workers get their fair share! justice.gov/opa/pr/civil-rig…
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