Independent Review of the Management Policies of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (P.L. 113-76) mandated an independent assessment of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division. The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) was chosen to conduct this review that focused on the management and operations of the Civil Rights Division including policies, protocols, and practices related to enforcement actions and decision-making, hiring, and other human resource practices.

To answer our charge, the Academy convened an expert Panel of six Fellows with broad federal, executive leadership, legal, and academic experience, as well as knowledge and experience in the Department of Justice and in human resource management.