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U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker, of the Southern District of Ohio, has announced the creation of a civil rights referral initiative for the region. Such an addition is an important step in advancing our effort toward social justice.
"My office -- in coordination with the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice -- is charged with enforcing federal civil rights laws throughout the Southern District of Ohio," Parker said. "We are strongly committed to upholding the civil rights of the residents of our district. We welcome any information from the public that brings to our attention possible violations of our nation's civil rights laws."
According to Parker's office, violations can include topics such as access to reproductive health, disability rights, hate crimes, housing discrimination, voting rights, law enforcement misconduct, and religious liberties.
We've all seen it. But most of us aren't sure what to do about it. Now we have a weapon in the fight.
"Hate and discrimination have never had a place in our society. They have no place today," Parker said. "People should be able to practice their faith and worship, go grocery shopping, vote, find housing, and celebrate their heritage without any worry of instances of hate or discrimination being committed toward them."
Indeed. It's past time to end these practices.