U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
John M. Gore, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division
The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, created in 1957 by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of society. John M. Gore has served in his current position since July 2017. He was previously a partner in the Issues & Appeals practice at the Jones Day law firm in Washington, D.C. The following is from testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during May 18, 2018, hearings on “Progress on the 2020 Census.” The…
