SECURING JUSTICE FOR ALL
Election Protection Program
The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition works year-round to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to vote and have that vote count. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, Election Protection uses a wide range of tools and activities to protect, advance and defend the right to vote.
Confirm Kristen Clarke
Kristen Clarke’s record as a champion of civil rights for all people in America is unassailable. She has dedicated her entire life and career to the pursuit of equal justice under the law. With a growing national consciousness about the impact of racism, extremism, and hate, they know that she is the best person to lead the Civil Rights Division at this critical time in our nation’s history.
Democracy Matters
Since the November 3rd election, there have been over 4 dozen lawsuits filed in the courts challenging the election outcome. We are standing up to safeguard the rights of Black voters and have intervened in 17 of these suits. We have achieved success in all. Over 150 million Americans participated in this election and their voices matter.
Election Protection
The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition works year-round to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to vote and have that vote count. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, Election Protection uses a wide range of tools and activities to protect, advance and defend the right to vote. Election Protection provides Americans from coast to coast with comprehensive information and assistance at all stages of voting – from registration, to absentee and early voting, to casting a vote at the polls, to overcoming obstacles to their participation. Election Protection helps voters make sure their vote is counted through a number of resources, including: A suite of voter helplines, Voter Protection field programs across the country, and digital outreach tools. Throughout the election cycle we’re working tirelessly to protect the vote.
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Civil Rights Groups Request EPA’s Emergency Intervention to Halt Deadly Pollution in Black Louisiana Community
(Washington, D.C.) — Immediate action from the EPA is critical to strengthen toxic emission rules and protect local residents of the St. John the Baptist Parish community in Louisiana. Residents there face the highest cancer risks in the nation from air...
Facebook Oversight Board Punts on Trump Ban Decision, Ignores His Long History of Hate and Disinformation
(Menlo Park, Calif.) - The Facebook Oversight Board announced Wednesday that it has upheld former President Trump’s temporary suspension, but has pushed the decision for a permanent ban back to Facebook to be reconsidered within six months. The Board rendered its...
Blog: Equitable Housing Can Provide a Stable Foundation for Returning Citizens
The definition of justice, as it relates to the criminal legal system, fair housing, and the social safety, has been a consistent topic of national debate especially within the last year as the converging crises of discriminatory policing and COVID-19 expose new...
Florida Becomes the Next Stop for Jim Crow with Passage of Anti-Voter, Anti-Democracy Bill
(Tallahassee, Fla.) - The Florida State Legislature passed SB90 late Thursday night, a bill that makes voting by mail significantly more difficult, places unnecessary limits on ballot drop boxes, makes it harder to register to vote, and gives partisan poll watchers...
North Carolina Judge Refuses to Release Full Body Camera Footage in Andrew Brown Jr. Death
(Washington, D.C.) – A North Carolina judge on Wednesday declined to release body camera footage in the shooting of Andrew Brown. The following is a statement from Damon Hewitt, acting president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under...
Education and Civil Rights Groups Urge Congress to use the Federal Budget to Increase Access to Integrated and Inclusive Schools
Congress must use the fiscal year 2022 budget to support communities in their efforts to promote racial and socioeconomic integration in their public schools a letter sent to several congressional leaders Monday says. As our nation becomes increasingly diverse, it is...
