Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Assistant Attorney General
600 reports
Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division Org Chart (DOJ)
Government · Functional structure · 600 employees · Washington, DC
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Agency head span
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Avg span
tight
2
Max depth
2 levels
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Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice organizational chart
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The Civil Rights Division enforces federal civil rights laws through 12 specialized sections and a cross-sectional working group, led by an Assistant Attorney General within DOJ. Structure reflects statute-driven enforcement.
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The people
Key leaders and offices
12 senior leadership roles or offices from official public sources. Use this section as a current agency-leadership index, not a private-company filing table.
Chief, Appellate Section
Section Chief
Appellate Section
0 reports
Chief, Housing and Civil Enforcement Section
Section Chief
Housing and Civil Enforcement Section
0 reports
Chief, Criminal Section
Section Chief
Criminal Section
0 reports
Chief, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section
Section Chief
Immigrant and Employee Rights Section
0 reports
Chief, Disability Rights Section
Section Chief
Disability Rights Section
0 reports
Chief, Policy and Strategy Section
Section Chief
Policy and Strategy Section
0 reports
Chief, Educational Opportunities Section
Section Chief
Educational Opportunities Section
0 reports
Chief, Second Amendment Section
Section Chief
Second Amendment Section
0 reports
Chief, Employment Litigation Section
Section Chief
Employment Litigation Section
0 reports
Chief, Special Litigation Section
Section Chief
Special Litigation Section
0 reports
Chief, Federal Coordination and Compliance Section
Section Chief
Federal Coordination and Compliance Section
0 reports
The operating model
How Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice divides the work
5 offices, branches, or components organize the agency mission. Tile size scales with estimated staff where public estimates exist.
Appellate Section
40 employees
p2
Handles appellate litigation and amicus participation in civil rights cases.
Housing and Civil Enforcement Section
70 employees
p3
Enforces federal fair housing and related civil enforcement statutes.
Criminal Section
60 employees
p4
Investigates and prosecutes criminal civil rights violations, including hate crimes and law enforcement misconduct.
Disability Rights Section
55 employees
p6
Enforces the ADA and other disability rights laws across public and private sectors.
Voting Section
45 employees
p13
Enforces federal voting rights laws and protections.
The agency brief
What this U.S. agency structure tells us
The Civil Rights Division is a litigating division of the U.S. Department of Justice with nationwide authority to enforce federal civil rights statutes and constitutional protections. Led by an Assistant Attorney General who reports to the Attorney General, the Division is organized into specialized legal sections aligned to major statutes and subject-matter domains (e.g., voting, housing, disability rights, criminal civil rights enforcement). This functional structure concentrates legal expertise, supports nationwide enforcement from Washington, D.C., and enables coordinated policy, litigation, and appellate work. A distinctive feature is the Division’s blend of criminal and civil enforcement authorities and its cross-sectional Indian Working Group, which supports coordination on issues affecting Native American communities.
- Functional section-based legal structure
- Combination of civil and criminal enforcement
- Cross-sectional Indian Working Group
The comparison
Compare with related agencies
Compared with DOJ’s Civil Division or Criminal Division, the Civil Rights Division is more statute- and constituency-focused, with sections aligned to specific civil rights laws rather than litigation posture alone. Relative to independent civil rights agencies like the EEOC, the Division has broader authority, …
Senior office count
Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice
14
Reporting depth
Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice
2 levels
Current signals
What changed recently
No recent leadership changes documented in the provided official sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the Civil Rights Division?
The Civil Rights Division is led by the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
What does the Civil Rights Division do?
The Division enforces federal statutes and constitutional provisions that prohibit discrimination and protect civil and constitutional rights.
What are the major offices or components of the Civil Rights Division?
The Division is organized into 12 specialized sections, including Appellate, Criminal, Housing and Civil Enforcement, Disability Rights, Employment Litigation, and Voting, among others.
Who does the Civil Rights Division report to?
The Division is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice and ultimately reports to the Attorney General.
How can this org chart be used for planning or coordination?
The org chart helps policymakers, partners, and the public understand enforcement responsibilities, reporting lines, and opportunities for cross-section coordination.
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