by Press | Jun 23, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in United States v. Texas, which reviewed two Obama administration programs – expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans...
by Press | Jun 21, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “The Supreme Court’s unfortunate decision dealt a significant blow to the Fourth Amendment right of all Americans to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures,” said Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the...
by Press | Jun 21, 2016 | Press Releases
Report Focuses on Problems that Have Emerged on the Ground in Georgia in Wake of Shelby County v. Holder Ruling WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) released a new report, “Voting Rights Communication...
by Press | Jun 13, 2016 | Press Releases
Statement from Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director, in Response to Tragedy Washington, D.C. – “We stand together with the LGBTQ community, Latino community, young people, and all of those impacted by yesterday’s mass shooting in Florida. Attacking any...
by Press | Jun 10, 2016 | Press Releases
Inquiry Follows Growing Evidence of Racial Discrimination Experienced By Minority Airbnb Users WASHINGTON, D.C. AND BOSTON, MA, June 10, 2016 – On June 7, 2016, the national Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) and its Boston affiliate...
by Press | Jun 9, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 9, 2016 – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) submitted a letter of support for automatic and online voter registration bills under consideration by the New York State Assembly to leaders in the State...
