Press Releases - The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law http://www.lawyerscommittee.org/newsroom/press_releases Latest press releases from the Lawyers' Committee en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 02:01:59 -0500 info@lawyerscommittee.org (Lawyers' Committee Info) cwilliamson@articulatedman.com (Chris Williamson) 40 Lawyers' Committee Files Fifth California Lawsuit Against Loan Modification Scam Network Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0312 Lawyers continue to be prominent in activities. Defendants promised to work directly with plaintiffs' lenders to renegotiate their home loans. http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0312 "Best Practice Standards: The Proper Use of Criminal Records in Hiring" Released Today by National Civil and Workers' Rights Groups Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0311 The Lawyers' Committee and other national groups advocating for civil rights and workers' rights today released a guide for employers to limit use of criminal history in order to avoid unlawful discrimination in hiring applicants for new jobs. http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0311 National Civil Rights Organization Praises Perez as Labor Nominee Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0310 The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers' Committee) wholeheartedly supports President Obama's nomination of current Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez as the next Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor. http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0310 The Lawyers' Committee Welcomes Inaugural FirstGEN Fellows: A Fellowship Program Developed Specifically for First Generation College Students Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0309 The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is excited to announce the selection of its inaugural class of First Generation Civil Rights Fellows, Ms. Tania Chairez and Ms. Najaah Daniels. http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0309 Lawyers' Committee Issues Statement on the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0307 The Lawyers' Committee applauds the bipartisan efforts of the Senate to promulgate comprehensive immigration reform. http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0307 Lawyers' Committee Mourns Passing of Common Cause President and CEO Bob Edgar Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0308 The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Common Cause President and CEO Bob Edgar. He was a tireless civil servant with a deep commitment and passion for social justice. Throughout his career he fought to hold our government accountable to the ideals upon which it was founded and ensure that everyone has a voice in our democracy. The progressive community has lost a powerful leader for our causes and we will all work together to uphold his legacy of working toward justice and equality. http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0308 Victims of Gun Violence Deserve Better Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0306 The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is extremely disappointed that the U.S. Senate failed to pass amendment to expand background checks to most gun sales. http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0306 Lawyers' Committee's Statement on Governor McDonnell Signing Restrictive Photo ID Bill Into Law Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0305 The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law expressed its disappointment today that Governor Bob McDonnell signed a bill that would impose new restrictions on Virginians when they head to the ballot box. http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0305 Social Justice Organizations Applaud Housing Authority Draft Policy on Criminal Background Checks Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0304 Social justice groups applaud the Housing Authority of New Orleans for drafting a new policy on criminal background checks. proposed policy expands housing choice and employment opportunity for individuals wishing to rejoin the New Orleans community after a conviction. http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0304 New Program Seeks to Break School-to-Prison Pipeline, Address Need for Joint Advocacy from Families and Teachers and Restorative Justice Teacher Training in Chicago Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0303 The Chicago Coalition for Fairness in School Discipline, led by the national Lawyers' Committee, is an innovative new initiative that brings students, parents and teachers together for a unique opportunity to gain a better understanding of the civil rights implications presented by the pipeline and learn better classroom management skills to keep Chicago's youth in school. http://lawyerscommittee.articulatedman.com/newsroom/press_releases?id=0303