Civil Rights Issues Critical in Nomination Debate
Lawyers' Committee Looks Forward to Engaging in Confirmation Process Inclusive of Protection of Civil Rights Laws and Constitutional Values Read More »
Lawyers' Committee Opposes Legislation of Hate in Arizona
Late last month Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070 into law. As originally passed, the bill authorized Arizona law enforcement to stop and question anyone reasonably suspected of lacking lawful immigration status. Read More »
U.S. Census Bureau Sued for Hiring Discrimination
Lawyers' Committee files landmark civil rights litigation challenging the misuse of arrest records by U.S. Census Bureau in its hiring process which disproportionately impacts African American, Latino and Native American workers. Read More »
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