He said the team had never intended to conduct a human rights investigation.

Nine middle school students said they were strip-searched during a visit to the city jail, prompting a federal civil rights investigation.

They also said that calls for a federal civil rights investigation into the matter weren't out of line.

She cited concerns that a federal civil rights investigation into her aunt's death would extend to his office and create a conflict of interest.

For the first time in the history of human rights investigations we began to use a scientific method to investigate violations.

The investigation into that case led to the civil rights investigation.

Nor would he estimate how long it might take to determine whether a full civil rights investigation was warranted.

And officials say the effort will remain intense as Federal investigators press their civil rights investigation.

Jilani is internationally recognized for her expertise in critical human rights investigations.

The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation in late 2000.