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In the first part of the opening session of the Democratic National Convention in Boston, Democratic lawmakers and convention officials conducted convention business such as credentialing de…

Mr. Pickering and Mr. Lee spoke about U.S. policy in the Middle East and American attitudes toward Arab Americans. Mr. Pickering concentrated on the Middle East Peace process and relations w…

The Anti-Defamation League hosted a conference on free speech and the internet. Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Bill Lann Lee delivered the keynote address, focusing his r…

At a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial to Japanese-Americans, participants talked about the contribution that Japanese-Americans had made and about their internment during World War II.

Participants talked about the legal and social issues surrounding hate crimes. They highlighted crimes motivated by race, religion and sexual orientation.

Congressional Black Caucus members met to address the issue of police brutality. They heard testimonial accounts of brutality from a number of persons, and concluded with recommendations for…

Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Bill Lann Lee, spoke with reporters about Hate Crime Legislation.

Asian-American professionals spoke about their success and the personal influences and values which helped them succeed. After their remarks, they answered questions from the audience.

The House Judiciary Subcommittee held a hearing on the oversight of the Justice Department Civil Right Division. Subcommittee members heard testimony regarding the civil rights division of t…

Attorney General Janet Reno announced that she is setting up a task force to focus on modern-day slavery in the U.S. She cited recent cases of undocumented workers from Mexico as well as mig…

Panelists discussed the present and future direction of the civil rights movement. They discussed tactics of civil rights advocates of the past and how the arguments and issues have changed …

This event marked the thirtieth anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and the tenth anniversary of its amendment to cover persons with disabilities or children. Secretary Cuomo stated that wh…

Legal scholars and others gathered to celebrate the constitutional legacy of Justice William Brennan. Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Bill Lann Lee said that Brennan stres…

Subcommittee members heard testimony from Acting Assistant Attorney General Lee and legal experts regarding the civil rights division of the Justice Department. They talked about civil right…

Attorney General Reno addressed a Hate Crimes Conference sponsored by the Justice Department. Assistant Attorney General Lee also talked about hate crimes and steps the government can take t…

Attorney General Janet Reno led this celebration of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder and Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Bill Lann L…

President Clinton announced that he had named Bill Lann Lee as acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. He stated that he hoped this would allow Mr. Lee to prove himself in order …