by Lacy Crawford, Jr | Jun 17, 2021 | Press Releases
(PHILADELPHIA) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling which allowed the city of Philadelphia to ensure that agencies participating in its foster care program do not engage in discrimination based on sexual orientation. The city banned...
by Lacy Crawford, Jr | Jun 11, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered remarks Friday, laying out the role the U.S. Department of Justice will play in defending voting rights across the nation. The following is a statement from Damon Hewitt, president and executive...
by Lacy Crawford, Jr | May 25, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – In a historic vote that shattered another glass ceiling and swept in a new era of civil rights priorities at the highest levels of the federal government, the U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday afternoon to confirm Kristen Clarke as the assistant...
by Lacy Crawford, Jr | May 25, 2021 | Press Releases
To help law enforcement better combat hate crimes, conduct effective investigation and prosecution, and develop stronger ties with communities of color and others, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in partnership with the Matthew Shepard Foundation...
by Lacy Crawford, Jr | May 13, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines Thursday on the nomination of Kristen Clarke to be the assistant attorney general for civil rights. The following is a statement from Damon Hewitt, acting president and executive...
