This education campaign will be a great tool to advance our mission of preventing and combating immigration-related employment discrimination.

We are gratified by the commitment of the North Carolina Board of Elections and its Executive Director, Gary Bartlett, to assure that military members and overseas voters have a meaningful opportunity to participate in the State's second primary elections. These measures provide an immediate solution while the Legislature adopts permanent procedures, as we trust they will promptly.

We believe today's lawsuit will help ensure that New York voters enjoy the benefits of these important reforms.

Juveniles in the care of the state have a right to be safe. They also have a right to adequate services to promote their rehabilitation.

The Justice Department is committed to prosecuting those who abuse a position of trust to mistreat those in custody. Such unlawful behavior undermines the tireless efforts of the vast majority of law enforcement officers throughout our nation who do a tough job with professionalism and courage.

We are hopeful that we will be able to resolve this matter through a negotiated consent decree rather than through costly and protracted litigation ... (but) we are prepared to file a complaint if the matter is not resolved expeditiously.

Too often, the ease and enjoyment of restaurant dining is not a reality for individuals with disabilities.

The right to vote is a fundamental guarantee for all American citizens. This settlement agreement continues our unprecedented commitment to ensuring voting access to every citizen.

This case involves an extreme violation of a public trust. The vast majority of law enforcement officers serve and protect the public with distinction, but violations of the public trust will be vigorously prosecuted.

We are determined to ensure that all overseas voters, including our armed forces overseas, can vote and have their ballots counted, as guaranteed by federal law.

Providing the same movie-going experience for individuals in wheelchairs that other patrons enjoy delivers on the promise of the ADA.

HAVA contains important reforms designed to ensure that elections for federal office will both allow access to all voters and ensure the integrity of the process. We believe today's lawsuit will help ensure that New York voters enjoy the benefits of these important reforms.