by Press | Jun 22, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) — The U.S. Senate’s Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee met Tuesday to hear testimony from proponents of making Washington, D.C. the nation’s 51st state. The following is a statement from Damon Hewitt, president...
by Press | Jun 21, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – In a decision that defied the facts of that violent day, U.S. District Court Judge Dabney Friedrich on Monday dismissed claims against former federal officials, including former Attorney General William Barr, in Black Lives Matter D.C. v. Trump....
by Press | Jun 18, 2021 | Press Releases
(NEW YORK) — Legal volunteers staffing the nonpartisan Election Protection 866-OUR-VOTE (866) 687-8683) hotline are available to answer calls from New York voters who need help casting their ballot during the June 22 mayoral primary election. The hotline helped...
by Press | Jun 17, 2021 | Press Releases
(PHILADELPHIA) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling which allowed the city of Philadelphia to ensure that agencies participating in its foster care program do not engage in discrimination based on sexual orientation. The city banned...
by Press | Jun 17, 2021 | Press Releases
(WASHINGTON) – Prominent civil rights group leaders and the family of George Floyd demand that Congress address police accountability and police violence in the wake of the continued brutalization and killing of Black people. The following is a joint statement from...
by Press | Jun 16, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) — The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday that it will extend Title IX protections to transgender students, stating that discrimination against gay and transgender students is prohibited under the law. A year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court...
