by Press | Apr 6, 2020 | Press Releases
Washington, DC (April 6, 2020) – Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and nearly 400 medical professionals issued a demand letter to the United States Department of Health and Human Services and its relevant sub-agencies including the Centers for...
by Press | Apr 3, 2020 | Press Releases
Statement of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, League of Women Voters, Ohio A. Philip Randolph Institute, ACLU of Ohio, and Demos: We are disappointed in the Court’s decision not to order changes to protect voters from disenfranchisement. We...
by Press | Apr 3, 2020 | Press Releases
Election Protection Coalition Ready to Address Barriers to Voting and COVID-19-Related Challenges Washington, DC — On Tuesday, April 7th, the Election Protection 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) hotline will be...
by Press | Mar 30, 2020 | Press Releases
COLUMBUS (March 30, 2020)– Today the ACLU of Ohio, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Dēmos filed a lawsuit on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, the Ohio A. Philip Randolph Institute, and several Ohio voters, challenging H.B. 197,...
by Press | Mar 29, 2020 | Press Releases
Rev. Lowery Revered as the “Dean of the Civil Rights Movement” WASHINGTON, DC (March 29, 2020) – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery. Kristen Clarke, president and executive...
by Press | Mar 27, 2020 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2020) In response to consideration of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) by the U.S. House of Representatives today, following Senate passage, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the...