National Civil Rights Leaders Urge Congress to Appoint an African American Senator to the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary

by Press | Dec 13, 2017 | Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – A broad coalition of civil rights and racial justice organizations, led by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, on Wednesday sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader, Charles Schumer (D-NY), urging Senate leadership to appoint an...

National Election Protection Hotline Receives Calls from Alabama Voters Reporting Voter Intimidation and Mass Voter Confusion Tactics at the Polls Statewide

by Press | Dec 12, 2017 | Press Releases

Hotline Led by Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Fielded Calls from Voters during Pivotal Alabama Senate Race WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Alabama voters went to the polls for a pivotal special election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by AG Jeff Sessions. ...

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Applauds International Association of Chiefs of Police For Adopting Resolution To Combat Hate Crimes

by Press | Dec 6, 2017 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on Tuesday hailed the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), an organization with 30,000 members, for adopting a major resolution recognizing the critical role law enforcement plays in...

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to Hear Arguments Over Discriminatory Motivation Behind Texas Voter ID Law and Appropriate Remedy

by Press | Dec 4, 2017 | Press Releases

New Orleans, LA – Civil rights and voting rights groups will be arguing before a three-judge panel from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday in an ongoing effort to protect Texas voters from an unnecessary and illegal photo ID law. Both a previous panel and the...

National Racial Justice Organizations Seek Meeting With NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to Address Action on Police Shooting Crisis

by Press | Dec 1, 2017 | Press Releases

Amid Protests, Organizations Express Full Support for NFL Players and Urge NFL to Undertake Comprehensive Action To Address Police Shooting Crisis Washington, D.C. – A broad coalition of national racial and social justice organizations, led by the Lawyers’ Committee...

Federal Judge In Arkansas Dismisses Case Brought By Private Probation Company

by Press | Nov 29, 2017 | Press Releases

Civil Rights Advocates Applaud Decision, Call For An End To Privatization Of The Criminal Justice System And Termination Of Policies That Harm Racial Minorities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on Wednesday applauded the dismissal...