Justice Department Sues RealPage for Algorithmic Pricing Scheme that Harms Millions of American Renters

RealPage’s Pricing Algorithm Violates Antitrust Laws

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on the Justice Department’s Lawsuit Against RealPage for Algorithmic Pricing Scheme that Harms Millions of Americans

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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

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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

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.

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“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

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Keynote Remarks at the American Bar Association’s 39th National Institute on White Collar Crime

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“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

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.

Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco spoke at the Munich Cyber Security Conference about prioritizing cyber disruptions and placing victims first. #MCSC2024

“We have directed our prosecutors to look across their investigations and at every single time ask can I take a disruptive action? Can I prevent the next victim? Can I help use our tools in ways that are new and creative?" - Deputy AG Monaco

Watch live at 3:00 p.m. E.T.: Justice Department and Partners to Announce Significant Cryptocurrency Enforcement Actions justice.gov/live Binance and CEO Plead Guilty to Federal Charges in $4B Resolution

Binance Admits It Engaged in Anti-Money Laundering, Unlicensed Money Transmitting, and Sanctions Violations in Largest Corporate Resolution to Include Criminal Charges for an Executive

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Yesterday, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced the establishment of an Emerging Technology Board to coordinate and govern AI and other emerging technology issues across the Department of Justice. The board will promote use of AI in a manner that is “ethical and responsible and will advance information sharing across the department regarding emerging technology-related best practices and use cases.”

Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco Announces New Safe Harbor Policy for Voluntary Self-Disclosures Made in Connection with Mergers and Acquisitions

Policy Designed to Encourage Disclosure of Misconduct and Holding Wrongdoers Accountable
justice.gov/opa/speech/dep… “By giving a path to resolution and declination to companies trying to do the right thing, we are able to identify and prosecute the individuals who are not.”- Deputy AG Monaco.

Earlier today in Tokyo, the Deputy AG joined her G7 counterparts to announce new efforts to help Ukraine build the rule of law and fight corruption, including through a new G7 Anti-Corruption Task Force for Ukraine.

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She thanked the G7 for their steadfast commitment to Ukraine and to ensuring accountability for the atrocities Russia has committed, saying that “Russia’s actions aim to discredit the entire premise that law – and global norms – matter.”

WATCH Today at 1:30 p.m. ET: U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Senior Justice Department Officials to Hold Press Conference on Significant National Security Matter

justice.gov/live “As these cases demonstrate, the government of China sought to interfere with the rights and freedoms of individuals in the United States and to undermine our judicial system that protects those rights. They did not succeed.” -AG Garland

Justice Department Announces More Than $246 Million in Grants for Tribal Nations

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#HappeningNow Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announces changes to #DOJ's corporate criminal enforcement at @nyulaw @nyulaw "We’re empowering companies to do the right thing—and empowering our prosecutors to hold accountable those that don’t." - Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco

Attorney General Garland at the @WhiteHouse #UnitedWeStand event: “The Justice Department remains committed to enforcing federal hate crime laws. But, we also recognize that prosecutions alone are not enough.” @WhiteHouse “That is why the Justice Department has launched its new United Against Hate program. This initiative brings together community groups, community leaders, and law enforcement at every level to build trust and strengthen coordination to combat unlawful acts of hate.”

Message from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the 21st Anniversary of #September11:

“Today, we remember the immense terror, pain, and devastation that our nation endured 21 years ago. (1/6) “We remember those we lost on September 11, 2001 and those who have died of 9/11-related illnesses since. We remember the law enforcement and public safety officers who demonstrated enormous courage that day and in the days after. (2/6)

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Department of Justice 2022-26 Strategic Plan

justice.gov/opa/pr/attorne… “The Justice Department is the one government agency that bears the name of a value. By virtue of that name—justice—we know the Department carries a unique charge and responsibility to protect civil rights and ensure equal justice for all.” —ASG Gupta

Tune in tonight at 5:30pm ET: Deputy AG Lisa O. Monaco will participate in a discussion at the @SilveradoPolicy Leadership & Service Forum: "Portraits in Public Service & National Security" with @ODNIgov Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines. DAG Monaco: DOJ is working very hard to address & respond to the Russia aggression & atrocities in Ukraine across a host of vectors, whether it’s war crimes, investigations & prosecutions, responding to cyber attacks & probing, or going after sanctions evasion.

Justice Department Announces Director for COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement

Criminal and Civil Enforcement Actions Alleging Fraud Related to Over $7 Billion in Pandemic Relief

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Attorney General Garland spoke to the National Congress of American Indians @NCAI1944 today: “The Justice Department understands that open and honest conversations with our Tribal partners are fundamental to a strong nation-to-nation relationship.” @NCAI1944 “The Department recognizes the diversity of thought and perspective among sovereign Tribal nations. And we appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from Tribal leaders from across the country.”—AG Garland

Today, as we honor several officers who died in the line of duty, DAG Monaco, ASG Gupta, & AAG Clarke met with many of the nation’s sheriffs @MCSheriffs about our shared dedication to fighting violent crime and the work our partners are doing on the front lines, every day. @MCSheriffs They stressed the #DOJ strategy to reduce violent crime is about partnership. DAG Monaco said when it comes to violent crime, “there is not a single thing we do that is not on the backs of & with our state & local partners. It permeates our work, our strategy, & our thinking.”