The office — the department's largest branch, with more than 900 employees nationwide — is responsible for enforcing federal laws prohibiting discrimination in schools and colleges. (edweek.org)
Up until this point the federal government has taken the position that it will not enforce federal law in those states that permit recreational marijuana usage. (themarreport.com)
Justice officials say the change is needed to enforce federal laws regarding voter eligibility by determining who is a citizen. (sciencemag.org)