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DOJ memo sets Civil Division enforcement priorities on DEI, antisemitism, gender procedures, sanctuary policies, and denaturalization

  1. Original Date Announced

    June 11, 2025

    Acting Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate issued a memorandum to all DOJ Civil Division employees titled, "Civil Division Enforcement Priorities." The memo outlines five priority areas for enforcement, aligning with directives from President Trump and Attorney General Bondi.

    First, the Civil Division is directed to bring affirmative litigation against private-sector entities that engage in unlawful discrimination, especially related to DEI mandates. Attorneys are instructed to use the False Claims Act against recipients of federal funds who violate civil rights laws, as part of the new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative.

    Second, the memo directs the Division to combat antisemitism, including by investigating entities that allow or promote antisemitic conduct while receiving federal funds.

    Third, attorneys are instructed to investigate and pursue enforcement against entities involved in gender transition procedures on minors. This includes actions under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and False Claims Act against healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and online distributors.

    Fourth, the Civil Division is directed to challenge state and local sanctuary policies that obstruct federal immigration enforcement, and to pursue litigation where such laws are preempted.

    Fifth, the memo directs attorneys to prioritize denaturalization cases involving national security threats, war criminals, gang members, major fraud, and other serious misconduct. The Division retains discretion to pursue any case supported by law and evidence.

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    2025.06.11 DOJ - Civil Division Enforcement Priorities
  2. Effective Date

    June 11, 2025
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    June 13, 2025

    2025.06.13 Denaturalization Order - United States v. Duke

    District Judge James D. Cain, Jr. entered an order revoking the citizenship of Elliott Duke, a U.S. Army veteran originally from the United Kingdom. United States v. Duke, No. 2:25-cv-00201 (W.D. La.).

    According to a press release from the DOJ, the denaturalization order is pursuant to a complaint filed in February 2025. Duke was convicted of receipt and possession of child pornography in 2013. The DOJ targeted Duke for denaturalization based on their criminal history and failure to disclose any criminal activity during the naturalization process.

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