Kim has served as a deputy assistant attorney general of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice. where he is charged with oversight of the criminal. educational opportunities. and housing and civil enforcement sections. If confirmed as assistant attorney general. Mr. Kim will be the Nations top civil rights law enforcement officer. In that capacity. he will be responsible for overseeing more than 300 attorneys nationwide and with ensuring the vigorous enforcement of this nations civil rights lawsIncluding those relating to voting rights. employment discrimination. human trafficking. and police misconduct. Mr. Kim will enjoy the distinction of being the first KoreanAmerican and the first naturalized citizen to assume that post. The position to which Mr. Kim is nominated is one of vital importance to our Nation.
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