Donald Trump and the Proud Boys Still Must be Held Accountable for January 6

by Press | Jan 6, 2025 | Press Releases

Washington, DC — In 2021, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of U.S. Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol during the insurrection on January 6th of that year. The ongoing lawsuit...

Lawyers’ Committee Praises President Biden’s Commutations of 37 Federal Death Sentences

by Press | Dec 23, 2024 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued this statement in response to the announcement that President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 individuals on the federal death row....

Lawyers’ Committee Recognizes Paul, Weiss LLC with its Annual Pro Bono Award for Work Against Hate and Announces New Board Members

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,...

Lawyers’ Committee Recognizes House Taskforce AI Report Recommendations and Urges Congress to Pass Policies Which Protect Civil Rights From AI Abuses 

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...

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Defends Diversity Grant Program that Levels the Playing Field for Small Business Owners

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...

Legacy Civil Rights Leaders Applaud President Biden’s Historic Action on Clemency, Urge Further Action to Solidify His Racial Justice Legacy

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...