Lawyers' Committee's Resources to Combat Disenfranchising Legislation
The Lawyers' Committee is working to raise awareness about the effects that voter ID legislation will have in your community and provide resources that you can use to fight back. Read More »
Prevent Loan Scams Publishes New Issue Brief on Foreclosure Scams, Finds Seniors Particularly Vulnerable
Brief finds that seniors are among the hardest hit by foreclosure rescue scams Read More »
Initial Victories in New Cases Filed against Two NY Mortgage Scammers
The Lawyers’ Committee celebrates two sweeping court orders from the NY State Supreme Court restraining the activities of alleged loan mod scammers, and providing early relief for homeowners. Read More »
Lawyers’ Committee Files Lawsuit Against California Mortgage Scammers
Our Loan Modification Scam Prevention litigation team has filed a class action lawsuit in Santa Clara County on behalf of vulnerable local homeowners victimized by a network of scam artists. Read More »
- Jan 17 Election Protection to Provide Primary Election Assistance to Voters in Florida With the Florida Primary less than three weeks away, and several changes to state election law, Election Protection, the nation's largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, led by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, stands ready to help Florida voters. Highly trained volunteers are available now through Primary Election Day, January 31st, to assist voters with any questions or problems, no matter how simple or complex. Voters may call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) toll-free with any questions or issues that may arise on Election Day. This English language hotline will be staffed live from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. EST on Primary Election Day. Spanish-speaking voters may seek assistance through the 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682) hotline.
- Dec 12 Civil rights groups attempt to block S.C. voter ID law from taking effect More than 200,000 registered voters in South Carolina who have already proven their residency and eligibility to vote, could have their right to vote taken away if a new state law goes into effect. The new law requires registered voters to present a current, valid government-issued photo ID in order to vote, but many voters, especially the elderly, people with disabilities, students, low-income voters, and minorities don't have the required ID.
- Dec 06 Feds target HAMP scammers bilking owners Once again, mortgage servicers are hitting ordinary New York homeowners where it hurts. The latest evidence is widespread scams tied to the Home Affordable Modification Program, or HAMP, which was supposed to help up to 4 million troubled borrowers avoid foreclosure...
