Civil Rights News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Civil Rights news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman names District Election Officer 10/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT Seattle - United States Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Marci Ellsworth will lead the efforts of her Office in connection with the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election.  Brooklyn Man Admits Conspiracy to Commit Child Sex Trafficking 10/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEWARK, N.J. – A Brooklyn, New York, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to commit child sex trafficking.  U.S. Attorney Leary Announces Appointment of District Election Officers 10/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT Middle District of Georgia U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary announced today that he has appointed two District Election Officers (DEO) to lead the efforts of the office in connection with the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 5, 2024, general election. U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit Announces November 2024 Election Complaints Program 10/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today that multiple Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) from around Idaho will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election.  These AUSAs have been appointed to serve as District Election Officers (DEO) for the District of Idaho and in that capacity are responsible for overseeing the District's handling of election day complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of violence to election officials or staff, and election fraud, in consultation with Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C. Former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch and Two Other Individuals Charged with Sex Trafficking and Interstate Prostitution 10/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT "As alleged in the indictment, former CEO of Abercrombie Michael Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith and their recruiter James Jacobson used their money and influence to prey on vulnerable men for their own sexual gratification," stated United States Attorney Peace.  "Today's arrests show that my Office and our law enforcement partners will not rest until anyone who engages in sex trafficking or interstate prostitution, regardless of their wealth or power, is brought to justice." You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys