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dec 9, 1957 - Civil Rights Division

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The Civil Rights Division is established as part of the US DOJ. This agency is responsible for ensuring that federal laws like the prohibition of discrimination based on race, sex, disability, religion and national rights are enforced.

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dec 9, 1957
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~ 68 years ago

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