Lawyers’ Committee Applauds Unanimous Decision in Favor of Special Education Student

by Press | Mar 23, 2017 | Press Releases

March 23, 2017, WASHINGTON, DC — The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) applauds yesterday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in favor of a special education student in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District.  “We are...

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Releases Report Evaluating Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Full Record on Civil Rights Cases and Issues Statement to U.S. Senate Urging Full Evaluation of His Record on Civil Rights Matters

by Press | Mar 17, 2017 | Press Releases

More Than 100 Attorneys Across Country Sign Statement Urging Senate to Carefully Examine Nominee’s Record on Civil Rights Matters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 17, 2017 CONTACTS: Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law press@lawyerscommittee.org WASHINGTON,...

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Continues Fight inside Nation’s Capital Against President Trump’s Revised Travel Ban Executive Order

by Press | Mar 15, 2017 | Press Releases

Revised Order Remains Discriminatory and Unconstitutional. Fight Inside D.C. District Court Continues. WASHINGTON, D.C., March 15, 2017 — Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, in coordination with pro bono counsel, Arnold & Porter Kaye...

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Leadership Conference Education Fund, & Nine Partner Organizations Launch Communities Against Hate National Initiative

by Press | Mar 13, 2017 | Press Releases

11 national partner organizations join forces to collect data on hate incidents and provide services to impacted communities across the U.S.   March 13, 2017 – Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and The Leadership Conference Education Fund...

The Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Issues Statement Opposing H.B. 151 Which Would Lead to Unnecessary Resegregation of Public Schools in Kentucky

by Press | Mar 6, 2017 | Press Releases

The Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Issues Statement Opposing H.B. 151 Which Would Lead to Unnecessary Resegregation of Public Schools in Kentucky Washington, D.C.—The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following statement...

Plaintiffs Oppose Texas & Justice Department Effort to Delay Hearing on Photo ID Law

by Press | Feb 23, 2017 | Press Releases

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Groups and individuals suing Texas over its strict photo ID law filed a brief in U.S. District Court today in opposition to a joint request by the state and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), who asked to delay a...