by Press | Feb 22, 2023 | Press Releases
NAACP Charlotte-Mecklenburg Chapter urges the Court to reject efforts by the Speaker, Senate President, and Controller to bypass constitutional obligations to NC students and fully fund public schools RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for...
by Press | Feb 10, 2023 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC– The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance five of President Biden’s judicial nominees to be considered by the full Senate. The nominees are Julie Rikelman for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Nancy Abudu for the...
by Press | Feb 9, 2023 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law announced that Camille Wimbish has joined the organization as its inaugural National Director of Campaigns and Field Programs. Camille will guide and supervise the staff members...
by Press | Jan 30, 2023 | Press Releases
The leaders of the nation’s Black-led legacy civil rights organizations today requested a meeting with President Biden and Vice President to discuss a forceful and substantive federal response to the ongoing crisis of police violence. “As the principals of eight...
by Press | Jan 27, 2023 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the anticipated release of video footage of Tyre Nichols’ murder, Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, has released the following statement: “We grieve the loss of Tyre...
by Press | Jan 27, 2023 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – The largest civil lawsuit regarding the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will move forward against former President Trump, his presidential campaign, and over 20 other defendants, including the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, a federal judge...
