justice Justice Department Sues to Stop Georgia Tax Return Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 13:05:30 EDT The United States filed a complaint yesterday asking a federal court in Atlanta to enjoin Joan Leger and her company, The 1804 Tax Group Inc., doing business as Liberty Tax Service, from preparing federal income tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Announces Enhanced Online Resource for U.S. Victims of Overseas Terrorism By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 16:58:27 EDT The Justice Department today announced an enhanced online resource designed to support American victims of overseas terrorism. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Infinity Group to Resolve Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:16:58 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with Infinity Group (IG) and its related entities resolving allegations that the companies violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Alleging Religious Discrimination by the City of Birmingham, Ala., Police Department By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 17:12:12 EDT The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with the City of Birmingham, Ala., that, if approved by the court, will resolve the Department’s complaint alleging religious discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Southport Bank to Resolve Allegations of Mortgage Lending Discrimination By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 18:41:29 EDT The Justice Department announced today that Southport Bank of Kenosha, Wis., will pay $687,000 to African-American and Hispanic wholesale mortgage borrowers as part of a settlement to resolve allegations that it engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination on the basis of race and national origin. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Resolves Citizenship Status Discrimination Charge Against Pennsylvania Employer Huber Nurseries By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 18:45:19 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with Huber Nurseries, based in Manheim, Pa., resolving allegations that Huber engaged in citizenship status discrimination by preferring to hire temporary visa holders over recent lawful permanent residents from Nepal. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Karol V. Mason Delivers Remarks at the National Summit on Preventing Youth Violence By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 08:55:39 EDT The impact of this violence, and of our acquiescence, is greater than it appears on the surface. We can see the immediate physical damage it does, and we know it causes emotional trauma in the kids it touches. Full Article Speech
justice Attorney General Eric Holder, Justice Department and Other Officials, Cities Work to Break Cycle of Violence By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:16:16 EDT Justice Department officials along with other senior officials from the Administration yesterday convened the third annual National Summit on Preventing Youth Violence to share strategies on how to prevent and reduce violence and gang activity and improve opportunities for young people. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Plaza Home Mortgage Inc. to Resolve Allegations of Mortgage Lending Discrimination By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:44:48 EDT The Justice Department announced today that Plaza Home Mortgage Inc. (Plaza) of San Diego will pay $3 million to aggrieved borrowers as part of a settlement to resolve allegations that it engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination on the basis of race and national origin. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Department of Justice Awards Hiring Grants for Law Enforcement and School Safety Officers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:47:00 EDT The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) today announced funding awards to 263 cities and counties, aimed at creating 937 law enforcement positions. More than $125 million will be awarded nationally, including nearly $45 million to fund 356 new school resource officer positions. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Settles Citizenship Status Discrimination Claim Against IBM By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:06:54 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it reached an agreement yesterday with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) resolving allegations that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) when it placed online job postings for application and software developers that contained citizenship status preferences for F-1 and H-1B temporary visa holders. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Settles Immigration-related Discrimination Claim Against Staffing Company By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:10:08 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with Paramount Staffing, a staffing company based in Northbrook, Ill., resolving an allegation that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by requesting more or different documents from individuals during the employment eligibility verification processes based on the individuals’ citizenship status. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks on Justice Department’s Efforts to Provide Law Enforcement Assistance to City of Detroit By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:44:33 EDT Today, I am pleased to be in Detroit to announce that – in addition to our ongoing enforcement of antitrust and consumer protection laws – as part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to supporting the City of Detroit, the Justice Department will take a variety of actions to provide direct assistance to city leaders and local law enforcement authorities in order to improve public safety throughout the metropolitan area. Full Article Speech
justice Justice Department to File Lawsuit Against the State of North Carolina to Stop Discriminatory Changes to Voting Law By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:03:01 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it intends to file a lawsuit against the State of North Carolina, the North Carolina State Board of Elections, and the Executive Director for the State Board of Elections over recent voting changes made by North Carolina House Bill 589, which was signed into law in August 2013. The United States’ complaint challenges provisions of House Bill 589 under the non-discrimination requirements of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit in Michigan Against Owners and Property Manager of Alger Meadow Apartments By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:51:58 EDT The Justice Department announced it has filed a lawsuit today in the federal district court for the Western District of Michigan against the owners and manager of Alger Meadow Apartments in Grand Rapids, Mich., alleging that the manager has sexually harassed tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Ruston, La. Public Housing Authority Alleging Race Discrimination in Housing Practices By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:53:40 EDT The Justice Department today announced that it has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Housing Authority for the City of Ruston, La., has engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination against African-American tenants, in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Reaches Fair Lending Settlement with Chevy Chase Bank Resulting in $2.85 Million in Relief for Homeowners By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:58:40 EDT The Justice Department filed a settlement agreement and order today that resolved allegations that Chevy Chase Bank F.S.B. engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination against qualified African-American and Hispanic borrowers in its home mortgage lending from 2006 through 2009. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Settles with South Carolina Department of Corrections to End Discrimination Against Inmates with HIV By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 19:24:35 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement with the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and its director, to resolve alleged violations of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Sues Cleveland Landlord for Discriminating Against Families with Children By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 19:33:29 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the manager and owner of the Linden House Apartments in Cleveland for refusing to rent apartments to families with children in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Arapahoe, Colo., Sheriff’s Office to Resolve Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 17:07:10 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with the Arapahoe County, Colo. Office of the Sheriff resolving allegations that the Office of the Sheriff violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act(INA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Mississippi Tax Return Preparer for Alledgedly Overstating Tax Refunds By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 17:03:21 EDT The United States has requested that the federal district court in Jackson, Miss., permanently bar Danee Aikens from preparing federal income tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Sues to Stop Maui, Hawaii Tax Return Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:31:16 EDT The United States filed a civil complaint yesterday asking a federal court in Honolulu to enjoin James A. Ericson from preparing federal tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Charges California Apartment Owner and Staff with Discrimination Against Families with Children By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:04:23 EDT The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against the owner and operators of a Fremont, Calif., apartment complex, alleging that they had discriminated against families with children in violation of the Fair Housing Act by prohibiting children from playing in the common grassy areas of the complex. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Announces Settlement Agreement with Everett, Wash., Battery Company to Protect Employment Rights of Returning Military Reservist By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:04:49 EDT The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement with All Battery Sales and Service (ABS) of Everett, Wash., to resolve a lawsuit it filed on behalf of Curtis Kirk, a U.S. Army reservist. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Obtains $167,500 in Discrimination Settlement with Reno, Nev., Apartment Complex By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:22:06 EDT The Justice Department announced today that the U.S. District Court of Nevada has approved a settlement in which the owners and operators of Rosewood Park Apartments, a 902 unit apartment complex in Reno, Nev., will pay $167,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging discrimination against persons with disabilities who use assistance animals. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Asks Federal Court to Shut Down North Mississippi Tax Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 17:16:05 EDT The United States has sued Eric Hardaway, aka Eric Brittenum, and Yvonne Hardaway, seeking to bar them and their business, Hardaway Taxx, from preparing federal tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Files Lawsuit in Massachusetts Against Iron Workers Union Trustees and Pension Fund to Enforce the Employment Rights of Navy Reserve Member By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:38:17 EDT The Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz announced today the filing of a complaint alleging that the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 7 (the union) and Iron Workers District Council of New England Pension Fund (the Pension Fund) willfully violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) by failing to credit U.S. Navy Reserve Member Thomas Shea with service time while he was serving in the armed forces in Afghanistan. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Jointly Select Juan Mattos Jr. to Oversee Reform of the Puerto Rico Police Department By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:53:45 EDT The Justice Department announced today that, jointly with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, it is moving in the U.S. District Court for the appointment of Juan Mattos Jr. as Technical Compliance Advisor (TCA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down South Texas Tax Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 10:02:53 EDT The United States has filed a lawsuit asking a federal district court in McAllen, Texas, to permanently bar Hector Rangel Jr. from preparing federal tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Utah Tax Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 16:08:12 EDT The Justice Department announced that on Nov. 1, 2013, it asked a federal court to bar Sergio Fernando Sosa and his company, Sergio Centro Latino, from preparing tax returns for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Sues to Stop Georgia Tax Return Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 16:26:25 EDT Return Preparer Allegedly Overstated Refunds Through False First-Time Homebuyer Credits Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department to Monitor Elections in Michigan, New York and Ohio By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 15:06:17 EST The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor elections on Nov. 5, 2013, in Detroit and Hamtramck, Mich.; Orange County, N.Y.; and Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties, Ohio. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Former Corrections Officers Sentenced for Federal Civil Rights Offenses and Obstruction of Justice for Beating Death of an Inmate at Ventress Correctional Facility in Alabama By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 15:54:49 EST The Justice Department announced today that U.S. District Court Judge Myron H. Thompson sentenced four former corrections officers of the Alabama Department of Corrections – Michael Smith, Matthew Davidson, Joseph Sanders and Scottie Glenn – in connection with the beating death of former inmate Rocrast Mack. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Requires US Airways and American Airlines to Divest Facilities at Seven Key Airports to Enhance System-wide Competition and Settle Merger Challenge By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:01:45 EST The Department of Justice today announced that it is requiring US Airways Group Inc. and American Airlines’ parent corporation, AMR Corp. to divest slots and gates at key constrained airports across the country to low cost carrier airlines (LCCs) in order to enhance system-wide competition in the airline industry resulting in more choices and more competitive airfares for consumers. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Selects Four Courts to Identify Promising Practices in Custody and Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:27:02 EST The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), in partnership with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), announces the selection of four courts to participate in the Family Court Enhancement Project (FCEP) to improve custody and visitation decision-making for families who have experienced domestic violence. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department and HUD Settle Discrimination Claims Against the City of Joliet, Ill. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:18:49 EST The Justice Department, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Joliet, Ill., have settled housing discrimination litigation that will preserve affordable housing for low-income residents in the southwest Chicago suburb for at least the next 20 years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois and the Civil Rights Division announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department Sues to Stop Louisiana Tax Return Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:47:44 EST The United States has asked a federal court in New Orleans to permanently bar Shawanda Nevers (aka Shawanda Bryant, aka Shawanda Hawkins, aka Shawanda Johnson) of La Place, La., from preparing federal income tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer Delivers Remarks at the Conference Call Regarding the Justice Department’s Proposed Settlement with US Airways and American Airlines By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:26:09 EST The Department of Justice filed a proposed settlement with US Airways and American Airlines that, if approved by the court, would resolve our lawsuit challenging their proposed merger. Under the agreement, we are requiring US Airways and American Airlines to divest critically important facilities at seven key airports across the country Full Article Speech
justice Justice Department Officials Raise Awareness of Disaster Fraud Hotline Following Typhoon Haiyan By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:58:22 EST The Department of Justice, the FBI, and the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) remind the public that there is a potential for disaster fraud in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Suspected fraudulent activity pertaining to relief efforts associated with Typhoon Haiyan should be reported to the toll-free NCDF hotline at 866-720-5721. The hotline is staffed by a live operator 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the purpose of reporting suspected scams being perpetrated by criminals in the aftermath of disasters. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Associate Attorney General Tony West Delivers Remarks at the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 11:47:54 EST For at-risk young people—and particularly those affected by violence—the services provided by the Affordable Care Act represent more than an insurance policy; they are a lifeline. They are the tools of prevention and reorientation that can mean the difference between a life of fulfillment, and one that perpetuates a cycle of trauma and violence. Full Article Speech
justice Justice Department Announces More Than $62 Million to Strengthen Reentry, Probation and Parole Programs By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:20:41 EST The Justice Department has awarded more than $62 million in grants to strengthen efforts to help people returning from prison rejoin their communities and become productive, law-abiding citizens. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department and San Francisco Restaurant Settle Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:03:14 EST The Justice Department today reached an agreement with Kim Hoang Coffee and Fast Food, a restaurant in San Francisco, resolving claims that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Joint Statement Following the EU-US Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:37:54 EST Attorney General Eric Holder and Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Rand Beers today hosted an EU/U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial with their counterparts in the European Union: Lithuanian Minister of Justice Juozas Bernatonis and Lithuanian Vice Minister of Interior Elvinas Jankevicius representing the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the EU; Greek Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights Charalampos Athanasiou representing the incoming Greek Presidency of the EU; and European Commission Vice President Viviane Reding and Commissioner Cecilia Malmström representing the EU Commission. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Statement of Mythili Raman Acting Assistant Attorney General U.s. Justice Department Criminal Division Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate for a Hearing Entitled “Beyond the Silk Road: Potential Risks, T By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:48:58 EST Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Coburn, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before the Committee today to discuss the Department of Justice’s work regarding virtual currencies. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Department of Justice Announces Investigation of the St. Louis County Family Court By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 17:56:59 EST The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a pattern or practice investigation of the Family Court of St. Louis. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Justice Department, Federal and State Partners Secure Record $13 Billion Global Settlement with JPMorgan for Misleading Investors About Securities Containing Toxic Mortgages By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:41:51 EST The Justice Department, along with federal and state partners, today announced a $13 billion settlement with JPMorgan - the largest settlement with a single entity in American history - to resolve federal and state civil claims arising out of the packaging, marketing, sale and issuance of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) by JPMorgan, Bear Stearns and Washington Mutual prior to Jan. 1, 2009. As part of the settlement, JPMorgan acknowledged it made serious misrepresentations to the public - including the investing public - about numerous RMBS transactions. The resolution also requires JPMorgan to provide much needed relief to underwater homeowners and potential homebuyers, including those in distressed areas of the country. The settlement does not absolve JPMorgan or its employees from facing any possible criminal charges. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Assistant Attorney General Karol V. Mason, Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs, Delivers Remarks at the Warren Boys and Girls Club Press Event By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:08:24 EST The Honorable Karol V. Mason delivers remarks highlighting the importance of mentoring programs for young people in the Metro Atlanta Area. Full Article Speech
justice Department of Justice Announces New Policy to Address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in the Workplace By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:14:40 EST Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole today announced the release of a new Department of Justice policy for employees addressing the effects of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the workplace. Full Article OPA Press Releases
justice Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Karol V. Mason Delivers Remarks at the American Society of Criminology By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:54:59 EST Support for the sciences and emphasis on evidence comes from the very top of the Obama Administration. The President has set a management agenda that calls for a “smarter, more innovative, and more accountable government.” The Office of Management and Budget has emphasized the use of evidence to support budget requests by all federal agencies. Full Article Speech
justice Justice Department Charges Minn. Condominium Association, Management Company and Property Manager with Discrimination Against Families with Children By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:41:36 EST The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the homeowner’s association, management company and property manager of a Minnetonka, Minn., condominium complex, alleging that they discriminated against families with children in violation of the Fair Housing Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases