Statement by Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, co-leader, Election Protection, and manager of legal mobilization and strategic campaigns, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, regarding deceptive voting information shared on social media

by Press | Nov 6, 2016 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every voter is entitled to have their voice heard and vote counted. Unfortunately, some users of social media are spreading false information about voting. As such misinformation appears, social media companies must act swiftly to remove content...

Civil Rights Groups Achieve Emergency Relief for Purged Voters in Lawsuit Against New York City Board of Elections

by Press | Nov 5, 2016 | Press Releases

Order Requires NYC BOE to Provide Affidavit Ballots to Purged Voters WASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2016 – Following a hearing in a lawsuit seeking emergency relief for voters purged from the registration rolls in New York City, a federal judge ordered Friday...

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Calls for Uber and Lyft to Take Action to Prevent Discrimination by Drivers

by Press | Nov 4, 2016 | Press Releases

Call is Part of Broader Inquiry into Racial Discrimination in the Sharing Economy WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) opened an inquiry into Uber and Lyft following recent reports concerning...

Civil Rights Groups Seek Emergency Relief for Purged New York Voters in Advance

by Press | Nov 3, 2016 | Press Releases

 Federal Lawsuit Claims New York City Board of Elections Actions Violate National Voter Registration Act Washington, D.C. — Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), together with LatinoJustice PRLDEF and the law firm of Dechert...

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Responds to Alleged Arson of Black Church in Greenville, Mississippi

by Press | Nov 2, 2016 | Press Releases

Incident Reflective of Dangerous and Racially-Fueled Rhetoric Looming This Election Cycle WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the statement below concerning the...

Lawyers’ Committee Announces Victory in Boost to Registration Rates in Chatham County, Georgia Following Extension of Voter Registration Deadline

by Press | Nov 2, 2016 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) and the Atlanta law firm of Bryan Cave LLP (Bryan Cave), acting as pro bono counsel, are pleased to announce the results stemming from the voter registration deadline...