Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program
The Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program is managed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Goals
- Enhance collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting unsolved civil rights cold cases.
- Increase the number of investigations and prosecutions related to these historical cases.
- Provide justice and closure for victims' families and impacted communities.
Sponsor
Creation
The program was launched in FY 2020 as part of the broader efforts under the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act. This act was signed into law in 2008 to address unresolved civil rights era cases.
Funding
Funding for the Emmett Till Program has been allocated through annual appropriations, with grants distributed to state, local, and tribal law enforcement. In FY 2024, funding was available with applications due by specified deadlines. The program's funding is ongoing but subject to annual Congressional appropriations and the availability of funds.[](https://bja.ojp.gov/program/emmett-till-cold-case-investigations-and-prosecution-program/overview)[](https://bja.ojp.gov/program/emmett-till-cold-case-investigations-and-prosecution-program/funding)
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Director** of the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Website
https://bja.ojp.gov/program/emmett-till-cold-case-investigations-and-prosecution-program
Social Media Accounts
- No specific social media accounts are listed for this program; updates might be shared through:
* [*https://twitter.com/BJAOJPSolutions Twitter (X): @BJAOJPSolutions]
Wikipedia Article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for the "Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program." Information might be found under broader topics like Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act or Emmett Till.