The Results Are In: Mandate School Discipline Reform to Protect the Rights of Students of Color

by Press | Mar 15, 2018 | Blog

“The undeniable truth is that the everyday education experiences for too many students of color violate the principle of equity at the heart of the American promise.” former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan   J.J Powell, a preschool student, was labeled...

Obligations Under the NVRA / PILF MEMO

by Press | Nov 22, 2017 | Blog

Election Official NVRA Memo Final Loup County NVRA

AMICUS BRIEF CITY OF OAKLAND, a municipal Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. WELLS FARGO & CO., and WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,

by Press | Nov 15, 2017 | Blog

City of Oakland Amicus Brief.11.13

The Fight Against Unprecedented Racial and Xenophobic Animus in Local Elections

by Press | Nov 7, 2017 | Blog

Last week, as New Jersey approached its mayoral and legislative elections, fellow Americans became targets of hateful flyers. Ravi Bhalla, a long time Hoboken public servant and current city council member running for mayor of his hometown, was labeled a...

A Message from the President & Executive Director on Hurricane Harvey Fair Housing Resources

by Press | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog

The thoughts of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Board and staff are with the people of Texas and Louisiana affected by the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the people of the region and wish everyone the...

Justice Network Amicus Document

by Press | Aug 24, 2017 | Blog

LCCRUL Amicus Brief_FINAL_8.22.2017