In the United States, nearly 10% of Americans age 65+ experience elder abuse each year. During World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, DOJ remains committed to protecting our nation’s seniors through our Elder Justice Initiative. justice.gov/elderjustice#WEAAD
Through the Elder Justice Initiative, we are able to:
→Provide federal, state, & local resources
→Investigate & prosecute financial scams
→Support Elder abuse research & practice
→Connect family members to resources & investigative agencies
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on the Justice Department’s Lawsuit Against RealPage for Algorithmic Pricing Scheme that Harms Millions of Americans
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks on the Justice Department’s Lawsuit Against RealPage for Algorithmic Pricing Scheme that Harms Millions of Americans
Today, the Justice Department hosted a special program and celebration, “The 1964 Civil Rights Act at 60: Commemorating the Legacy, Championing the Future" honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Justice Department’s Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
For the first time, the Justice Department, @DHSgov and @StateDept are offering $8 million in rewards for information that leads to the arrest, conviction, or financial disruption of key leaders of the Clan Del Golfo’s #HumanSmuggling operation.
"Human smugglers should understand that their days at large are numbered. They will face justice. And they will be held accountable." - Attorney General Garland
"We are working across agencies and across borders to stop the scourge of human smuggling. We have never been more united." - Attorney General Garland
Today, Attorney General Garland convened a meeting of the Election Threats Task Force, underscoring the Department’s #ElectionSecurity efforts to safeguard election workers - whether elected, appointed, or volunteer - from threats and intimidation.
“Each of these cases should serve as a warning: If you threaten to harm or kill an election worker, volunteer, or official, the Justice Department will find you. And we will hold you accountable.” – Attorney General Garland
“Together, we promise that the Justice Department will be relentless in defending the right to vote - and in defending the safety of the public servants who make voting possible.” – Attorney General Garland
“Our first priority has been - & will continue to be - individual accountability. Companies can only act through individuals. The rule of law demands that those most culpable for a company’s misconduct are the ones being charged, prosecuted, & convicted.” – Deputy AG Monaco
On consequences for corporate recidivists: “Penalties exist to deter future misconduct. They’re not the cost of doing business. So, when a company breaks the law again - & it’s clear the message wasn’t received - we need to ratchet up the sanctions.” – Deputy AG Monaco
Today, the Department of Justice, @HHSgov, @USDA, @usedgov, @DHSgov, @HUDgov, @USDOL, @DeptVetAffairs & @USAID finalized a rule that restores important religious liberty protections for beneficiaries of federally funded social services. hhs.gov/about/news/202…
@HHSGov @USDA @usedgov @DHSgov @HUDgov @USDOL @DeptVetAffairs @USAID The rule will protect beneficiaries by:
✔️ Requiring federal grantees that administer social service programs within the U.S. to notify beneficiaries of their right to be free from religious discrimination and providing a model notice for providers’ use.
✔️ Making clear that all covered social service programs - both those supported by vouchers and by grants - may not discriminate against beneficiaries based on their religion.