Civil Rights Division (Civil Rights)

The Civil Rights Division (CRT) is responsible for the enforcement of the federal civil rights statutes to secure equal opportunity in the areas of employment, education, housing, voting, public accommodations and facilities, and federally assisted programs. CRT is also responsible for enforcing the anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act through the investigation and prosecution of charges filed on the basis of citizenship status or national origin. CRT also prosecutes criminal violations of the federal civil rights statutes. The Division maintains records of all its legal cases, correspondence, and memoranda, as well as records on certain individuals protected under civil rights statutes. Records maintained include those relating to the administration of the various offices. FOIA Reference Guide FOIA Regulations