by Press | Dec 19, 2024 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON—The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law honored the outstanding pro bono service and stellar commitment to advancing equity and also welcomed new members to its storied Board of Directors during its annual board meeting and awards reception,...
by Press | Dec 17, 2024 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, House AI task force co-chairs Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) and Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) released the Bipartisan House Task Force report on Artificial Intelligence. The report makes clear that Congress has a role and responsibility to...
by Press | Dec 12, 2024 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON— On Wednesday, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and a coalition of five prominent civil rights groups filed an amicus brief in Alexandre et. al v. Amazon, defending a private grant program designed to...
by Press | Dec 12, 2024 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2024) – The heads of eight legacy civil rights organizations commend President Joe Biden for his unwavering commitment to racial equity and congratulate him on today’s historic decision to commute the sentences of nearly 1,500...
by Press | Dec 3, 2024 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following statement in reaction to the United States Senate’s vote to confirm Sparkle Sooknanan as a federal judge for...
