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Civil Rights Division Settlement - Compunnel Software Citizenship Discrimination

DOJ Civil Rights Division secured a $313,420 settlement with Compunnel Software Group for citizenship status discrimination in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The company's recruiters posted job advertisements excluding U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents while favoring H-1B and temporary visa holders. Compunnel will pay $58,000 in back pay to an excluded U.S. worker and $255,420 in civil penalties to Treasury, plus implement injunctive relief including training, monitoring, and compliance enhancements.

Justice Department Intervenes Lawsuit Against MSHSAA for Board Discrimination

The DOJ Civil Rights Division intervened in a lawsuit against the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), alleging race and sex discrimination in board member selection. MSHSAA's constitution requires at-large board seats to be filled by candidates representing an under-represented gender or ethnicity. Dr. Merlyn Johnson, a white male, was disqualified from board candidacy solely based on these characteristics. DOJ argues MSHSAA, as a state actor, lacks a compelling interest in such quotas and violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

WV Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Inmate Abuse Conspiracy

The DOJ Civil Rights Division announced that former West Virginia correctional officer Michael Pack pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy against inmates' rights under 18 U.S.C. § 371. Pack admitted to assaulting inmates at Southern Regional Jail with co-conspirators, using 'blind spots' to avoid surveillance, and falsifying incident reports. Sentencing is scheduled for July 24, 2026, with a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.

DOJ Sues Idaho for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls

The DOJ Civil Rights Division filed a federal lawsuit against Idaho on April 1, 2026, for failing to produce full voter registration lists upon request as required under the Civil Rights Act of 1960. This action brings the Department's nationwide enforcement total to 30 states and the District of Columbia. The lawsuit seeks to enforce the Attorney General's statutory authority to request, inspect, and analyze statewide voter registration records for election integrity purposes.

DOJ Settlement with Georgia Professional Licensing Boards for SCRA Violations

The DOJ and three Georgia U.S. Attorneys' Offices reached a $3 million settlement with 42 Georgia state licensing boards for alleged violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The settlement resolves allegations that the boards improperly denied or delayed recognition of out-of-state professional licenses held by servicemembers and military spouses stationed in Georgia.

Six Pittsburgh Defendants Charged with Hate Crimes and Obstruction for Antisemitic Attack

The DOJ announced hate crime charges against six Pittsburgh-area defendants for a September 2024 antisemitic attack on a Jewish male in Oakland. The indictment includes violations of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy charges. Defendants allegedly made antisemitic statements, physically attacked the victim, and provided false testimony before a federal grand jury.

DOJ Sues Minnesota over Title IX Violations Regarding Girls Sports and Intimate Spaces

The DOJ Civil Rights Division filed suit against the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League alleging Title IX violations. The complaint alleges defendants required girls to compete against boys in girls-only athletic competitions and allowed males access to female intimate spaces like locker rooms and bathrooms. The lawsuit seeks declaratory, injunctive, and damages relief.

DOJ Investigates California and Maine Prison Housing Practices

The Department of Justice has initiated federal investigations into California and Maine regarding their practices of housing biological men in women's prisons. These investigations will determine if these practices violate the constitutional rights of female prisoners, specifically concerning safety and equal protection.

Justice Department Sues SeaWorld Over Wheeled Walker Ban

The Justice Department has sued United Parks & Resorts Inc. (UPR), which operates SeaWorld and other theme parks, alleging its policy banning wheeled walkers with seats violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The lawsuit seeks to end the discriminatory policy, modify park practices, and obtain monetary damages and civil penalties.

DOJ Sues California Towing Company for Violating Servicemembers' Rights

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against S & K Towing, Inc. in California for allegedly violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by illegally auctioning vehicles owned by military members. The company is accused of disposing of up to 148 vehicles between August 2020 and April 2025 without obtaining required court orders.