SECURING JUSTICE FOR ALL
Justice for Black Farmers
After decades of the longstanding racial discrimination in administration of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) loan programs, Black farmers stand to lose their farms, land and livelihoods without an estimated $4 billion in debt relief promised through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. We won’t stop fighting until this justice is realized.
Reflections on One Year
Smith v. Trump
On January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Police officers risked their lives to protect our democracy. They faced a violent, mass attack on the Capitol driven by racist, white supremacist rhetoric and intentional misinformation aimed at overturning the legitimate results of an election. And not coincidentally, it was an election in which record numbers of Black voters made their voices heard.
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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Blog, Press Releases & Newsclips
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Condemns The Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON– Today, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court dismantling Roe v. Wade along with decades-long legal precedent that protected the right to receive an abortion, Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director for the Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Under...
The Supreme Court Strikes a Blow to Miranda Rights in Decision on Vega v. Tekoh
WASHINGTON — Today, Jon M. Greenbaum, chief counsel for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, released a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Vega v. Tekoh: “We are disappointed by...
Lawyers’ Committee Issues Statement Following SCOTUS Decision on New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen
WASHINGTON – Today, Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, released this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen: “At a time when we...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Endorses American Data Privacy and Protection Act
WASHINGTON– The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law endorses bipartisan, bicameral legislation to strengthen data privacy and advance civil rights online, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. The following is a statement from David...
Lawyers’ Committee’s David Brody Testifies Before House In Support Of Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Data Privacy, Advance Civil Rights Online
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act represents the most significant development in federal privacy policy in years. WASHINGTON–Congress must act now to protect civil rights online, testified David Brody, Managing Attorney for the Digital Justice...
New Report From Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Highlights Gaps In Collecting Critical COVID-19 Demographic Data
Even though communities of color face systemic barriers to health, federal and local governments are still missing race and ethnicity data for 37% of all cases. WASHINGTON, DC–Today, the Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights released a new...