by Press | Feb 4, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Executive Director Brian Newby made it harder for Americans in Alabama, Georgia, and Kansas to participate in our democracy. Newby’s alarming decision purports to authorize those states to require...
by Press | Jan 28, 2016 | Press Releases
Initiative Focuses on Colleges and Universities that Require Students to Disclose Whether They Have Been Stopped, Detained or Arrested by Police WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) launched a national...
by Press | Jan 21, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) applauds the Maryland House of Delegates for voting to override Governor Larry Hogan’s veto on legislation that would restore the fundamental right to vote to tens of thousands...
by Press | Jan 12, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law President and Executive Director Kristen Clarke released the following statement in response to President Obama’s final State of the Union Address: “Tonight, President Obama delivered his final State of...
by Press | Jan 12, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In observation of the federal Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) and Arent Fox law firm’s pro bono and diversity committees will host a special event to commemorate Dr. King’s...
by Press | Jan 8, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) officially welcomed Kristen Clarke as its new president and executive director. Clarke formerly served as the head of the Civil Rights Bureau at the New York State...
