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Holder Recommits DOJ to Civil Rights at Awards Ceremony
Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. said in a speech today that the "crown jewel" of the Justice Department -- the Civil Rights Division -- is on its way to regaining its luster. Speaking at the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil...

Democrats, Civil Rights Advocates Speak Up For Holder
Civil rights advocates are calling for a swift confirmation for Attorney General-designate Eric Holder Jr., lauding his record on behalf of women and minorities and dismissing concerns that Holder lacks the independence to lead the Department of Justice...

DOJ to expand Civil Rights Division: Holder
[JURIST] The US Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to expand its Civil Rights Division and more actively enforce anti-discrimination laws, Attorney General Eric Holder told the New York Times in an interview published Monday...

House Judiciary Leaders Support VRA Reauthorization
A bipartisan group of leaders of the House Judiciary Committee filed an amicus brief today in Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District v. Holder, the case dealing with the application and reauthorization of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act--the preclearance...

In Fundraising Letter, Streisand Backs Holder Confirmation
Attorney General nominee Eric Holder Jr. has enjoyed support during his confirmation process from civil rights organizations, law enforcement, and even prominent Republican lawyers...

ERIC HOLDER, DUE-PROCESS CIVIL LIBERTARIAN: Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress on Tuesday
ERIC HOLDER, DUE-PROCESS CIVIL LIBERTARIAN: “Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress on Tuesday that Osama bin Laden will never face trial in the United States because he will not be captured alive...

The Civil Rights Act of 1871
Law bans discrimination enacted under color of state law

Heart of Atlanta v United States
Supreme Court Decision: Civil Rights Act Protected by Interstate Commerce Clause

Child Support Survival Guide
The Child Support Enforcement System

Child Support Overview
Federal requires states to set guidelines for support.

Child Support Orders
How to modify terms

Child Support
Disputing Paternity

Civil / Human Rights
alleging violations of basic human and civil rights.

Rally Rights
Gettysburg Borough awards arrested protester $22,500 civil rights settlement.

Becker County
Faces Civil Rights Class Action by Inmates and their Attorneys

Free Speech
Canterbury agrees to pay $60,000 settlement in civil rights lawsuit.

Owasso, OK
$300,000 settlement reached in civil rights violations lawsuit.

Video Taping Arrest
Harris County pays wrongfully arrested brothers $1.7 million civil rights settlement.