Election Protection to Provide Crucial Assistance to Voters During the Arizona and Florida State and Federal Primary Elections

by Press | Aug 24, 2016 | Press Releases

Toll-Free Hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) Available Now; Live Assistance on Primary Election Day Washington, D.C. – Election Protection, the nation’s largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, led by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee),...

Federal Lawsuit Seeks to End Modern-Day Debtors’ Prison in Arkansas

by Press | Aug 23, 2016 | Press Releases

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas and Morrison & Foerster Sue on Behalf of Individuals Jailed by “Hot Check” Court for Failing to Pay Fines and Fees in Unconstitutional Collections Scheme WASHINGTON, D.C. –...

New Report Takes an In-Depth Look at U.S. Courts’ Openness to Social Justice Litigation

by Press | Aug 18, 2016 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), in collaboration with Atlas Learning Project, TCC Group and Arnold & Porter LLP, released a new report – “Toward a More Just Justice System” – addressing the...

Lawyers’ Committee Statement Regarding Recent Calls for Observers and Law Enforcement at Polling Sites

by Press | Aug 18, 2016 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement regarding recent calls for observers and law enforcement at the polls: “Voter intimidation and harassment...

Univision Communications Inc and Fusion Media Group Partner with Election Protection Coalition to Expand Their National Voter Engagement Efforts

by Press | Aug 15, 2016 | Press Releases

Marks Largest Nationwide Bilingual Voter Protection Media Campaign NEW YORK – Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America, today announced it is building on its voter engagement efforts by partnering with the Election...

Lawyers’ Committee Statement on U.S. Department of Justice’s Report Revealing Racial Bias Across Baltimore Police Department

by Press | Aug 10, 2016 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement regarding this week’s release of the Department of Justice’s Report on the Baltimore City Police Department:...