Press Release

Civil and human rights groups, including AALDEF, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardoza, urging the Department of Justice to investigate the allegations of law enforcement abuses—in response to peaceful protests occurring in cities and on university campuses nationwide—that may be in violation of federal laws.

The letter also urges the Department of Education to take immediate action to address possible civil rights violations committed by university officials in connection with peaceful protests on campuses.

Read the full letter here.