by Press | Feb 17, 2016 | Press Releases
Washington D.C. – A federal judge should immediately block U.S. Election Assistance Commission Executive Director Brian D. Newby’s action to allow three states to require documentary proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration form, according to a motion...
by Press | Feb 17, 2016 | Press Releases
Criminal Justice Among Core Issues Addressed As Clinton Vows to Make Ending Racial Inequality a Top Mission WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 16th, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law President and Executive Director Kristen Clarke joined other prominent...
by Press | Feb 13, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the passing of United States Justice Antonin Scalia, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) President and Executive Director Kristen Clarke issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Lawyers’...
by Press | Feb 12, 2016 | Press Releases
Media contact information at bottom Washington, D.C. – U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Executive Director Brian D. Newby’s action to allow three states to require documentary proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration form is illegal,...
by Press | Feb 11, 2016 | Press Releases
The Lawyers’ Committee applauds President Obama’s nomination today of the Honorable Judge Abdul K. Kallon to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Judge Kallon’s nomination would fill a federal judicial seat that has been vacant since...
by Press | Feb 9, 2016 | Press Releases
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law praises the Maryland State Senate for voting to override Governor Larry Hogan’s veto on legislation that would allow individuals with felony convictions to regain their right to vote. The State Senate overturned the...
