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Assistant Attorney General News
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December 4, 2024
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Justice Department Finds Civil Rights Violations by Memphis Police Department and City of Memphis |
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On behalf of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, I write to share that following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced today that the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and City of Memphis (City) engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
Specifically, the Justice Department finds that:
- MPD uses excessive force.
- MPD conducts unlawful stops, searches and arrests.
- MPD unlawfully discriminates against Black people when enforcing the law.
- The City and MPD unlawfully discriminate in their response to people with behavioral health disabilities.
Read the full release below.
Kind Regards,
-Kevin
Kevin A. Jenkins
Public Engagement and Outreach Advisor, Civil Rights Division
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About Us
The Civil Rights Division (CRT) is led by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke. Created in 1957, the division upholds the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, military status and national origin.
To file a civil rights complaint, please use our Civil Rights Reporting Portal.
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