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DOJ Sues Harvard University for Antisemitism

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University for alleged discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The suit claims Harvard has been deliberately indifferent to antisemitic harassment and has failed to enforce its campus rules.

DOJ: Man Sentenced for Mailing Threats to Jewish Institutions

The Department of Justice announced that Clift Seferlis was sentenced to 37 months in prison, 3 years supervised release, and a $40,000 fine for mailing threatening communications to Jewish institutions. The defendant pleaded guilty to 17 counts of mailing threatening communications and eight counts of obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs.

DOJ Charges Defendant with Damaging Chabad Headquarters

The Department of Justice announced that Dan Sohail has been charged with intentionally damaging the global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Brooklyn. The complaint alleges Sohail rammed his vehicle into the building's entrance multiple times. If convicted, Sohail faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison.

DOJ: FCI Aliceville Officer Indicted for Sexual Assault of Inmates

A correctional officer at FCI Aliceville has been indicted on eight counts of deprivation of rights for the sexual assault of seven female inmates. The officer faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

DOJ Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $50,000

The Department of Justice announced a settlement with Green Bay landlord David Jones and D Jones Properties LLC for $50,000 to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit. The settlement addresses violations of the Fair Housing Act and includes a two-year monitoring period.

DOJ: Springfield Man Sentenced for Federal Hate Crime

The Department of Justice announced that Daniel Andrew McGee was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for a hate crime violation. The sentence stems from an assault motivated by the victim's sexual orientation, involving a violation of federal hate crime statutes.

Former Missouri Officer Convicted of Civil Rights Violation and Witness Tampering

A former Northwoods, Missouri police officer, Samuel Davis, has been convicted of deprivation of rights under color of law, witness tampering, and falsifying records. The conviction stems from an assault on a handcuffed individual in July 2023. Davis faces up to 30 years in prison.

Massachusetts AG's Labor Day Report Highlights Worker Protections

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the annual Labor Day Report for Fiscal Year 2025, detailing efforts to protect workers' rights. The report highlights over 1,500 enforcement actions against employers, resulting in the assessment of more than $196.6 million in unpaid wages and penalties for over 137,890 workers.

AG Campbell Cites Construction Company $744,224 for Workers' Rights Violations

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has issued citations totaling over $744,000 against Franca Service, Inc. and its president for violating state wage and hour laws. The citations include restitution for 101 workers and civil penalties for issues such as failure to pay overtime and misclassification of employees.

AG Campbell Secures $865,000 Settlement for Worker Misclassification

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced a $865,000 settlement with online supermarket Weee! for misclassifying over 160 delivery drivers as independent contractors and violating earned sick time laws. Weee! has agreed to reclassify drivers as employees and comply with state labor laws.