Legislative Alert
Letter Supporting Nomination of Kristen Clarke to be Assistant Attorney General
… Dear Senator: The AFL-CIO urges swift confirmation of Kristen Clarke to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which is charged with … to protect every person in the United States from discriminatory treatment. Ms. Clarke is the ideal person to lead this work, which is as consequential today as it was when the Division was created by the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Ms. Clarke … impact on those in our most vulnerable communities. With her extensive background and expertise, Ms. Clark is exactly the right candidate to lead the DOJ Civil Rights Division. The AFL-CIO urges her swift confirmation. Sincerely, William Samuel …