Christopher Coates facts for kids
Christopher Coates is a government official who used to work for the U.S. Justice Department. He was also a lawyer for the ACLU, which stands for the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Christopher Coates's Work
Working at the Justice Department
Christopher Coates worked for the U.S. Justice Department, which is a big part of the United States government. It helps make sure laws are followed fairly. He was in charge of the Voting Section within the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. This section works to protect everyone's right to vote.
In December 2009, Christopher Coates left his role as chief of the Voting Section. He then moved to work for the U.S. Attorney's office in South Carolina.
A Case and His Testimony
Mr. Coates was involved in a case about voting rules that became well-known. This case involved a group called the New Black Panther Party. The case was later stopped by the Justice Department.
After this, a group called the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights wanted to hear from Mr. Coates about the case. However, the Justice Department did not allow him to speak to the Commission at first.
What Happened Next?
Despite the department's decision, Christopher Coates decided to share what he knew. On September 24, 2010, he testified before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. This means he spoke to them about the case and related issues.
Some people, like J. Christian Adams, who worked with Mr. Coates on the voting case, said that Mr. Coates was transferred after he had disagreements with his superiors at the Justice Department.
See also
- J. Christian Adams
- New Black Panther Party voter intimidation case
