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Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Statement on the Passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
In response to news of the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Jon Greenbaum, chief counsel of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement: “As we mourn the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, we...
Lawyers’ Committee Statement on Ruling by 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Weakens Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON – Today, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals substantially weakened the core affirmative enforcement provision of the Voting Rights Act, disempowering everyday citizens and non-governmental organizations like the Arkansas State Conference...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights President and Executive Director Addresses AI Threats to Civil Rights at Senate Forum on Elections and Democracy
Washington, D.C.– Today, Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, provided testimony for the AI Insight Forum on Elections & Democracy convened by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Mike...
Governor Youngkin Accedes to Virginia NAACP Records Requests, Documents Show Voting Rights Withheld from Thousands Without Explanation or Justification
After rebuffing repeated requests, governor reverses course and provides documents ahead of court hearing RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Public records pertaining to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s secretive voting rights restoration process were finally provided by his...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Commends Biden Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence as Meaningful Step Forward
The organization welcomes this order, which readies the federal government to prevent and address bias and discrimination in new technologies; but more action is needed to fully address harmful AI uses by law enforcement. Washington, DC–President Joseph R. Biden...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Statement on FCC’s Anti-Discrimination Rules
WASHINGTON - The Federal Communications Commission unveiled new regulations protecting equal access to broadband internet service on Wednesday. These new rules implement a new anti-discrimination statute enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act....
Monsanto Agrees Non-U.S. Citizens Can Participate in Roundup Settlements
VIRGINIA– A settlement has been reached in a discrimination lawsuit against agro-chemical company Monsanto, owned by Bayer Corporation, in which plaintiff Elvira Reyes-Hernandez, a farmworker, alleged that the company refused to finalize a settlement agreement...
Civil Rights Groups and Cobb County Voters Seek Injunction to Racially Discriminatory Map
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Today, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ), ACLU of Georgia, and Schulte, Roth & Zabel LLP (SRZ), filed a...
Virginia NAACP Notifies Governor Youngkin of Intent to File Suit to Obtain Records on Secretive Voting Rights Restoration Process
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Today, the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP (“Virginia NAACP”) notified Governor Glenn Youngkin and his administration of its intent to file a lawsuit to obtain public records related to his process for determining whether...
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Celebrates 60 Years of Impact at the Higginbotham Leadership Awards Gala
The event, which honors the exemplary contributions of racial justice leaders across the nonprofit, public, and corporate sectors, will take place at Cipriani Wall Street on October 4 WASHINGTON (October 4, 2023) – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights...
Civil Rights Groups Send Post-Affirmative Action Report to Harvard, UNC, and over 100 Additional Colleges and Universities Detailing Options for Equitable and Diverse Higher Education After the Supreme Court Decision
Accompanying Letter Urges Educational Opportunities Attainable for All Washington, DC – Today six leading civil rights groups released a comprehensive report that offers recommendations for advancing educational equity in light of the Supreme...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Partners with Sen. Cory Booker, Leading Advocates to Discuss AI Civil Rights Challenges
WASHINGTON– Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, alongside Senator Cory Booker and other leading advocates, convened for a briefing to discuss the civil rights challenges tied to artificial intelligence and the solutions needed to ensure...
Lawyers’ Committee Director Testifies in Congressional Hearing on SCOTUS’s Impact on Race and Admissions
WASHINGTON – Today, David Hinojosa, Director of the Educational Opportunities Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, testified before the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee’s Subcommittee on Higher Education and...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Appoints Michael E. Swartz and Naho Kobayashi to Leadership Roles
WASHINGTON—The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law announced on September 1st the election of Michael E. Swartz, a partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel in New York as its new Board Co-chair, and Naho Kobayashi, a partner at McGuireWoods in...
Lawyers’ Committee Calls on the Supreme Court to Uphold Chevron, Citing Impacts on Civil Rights if Overturned
WASHINGTON– The Supreme Court must reinforce the balance of power that Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council (Chevron) provides to ensure that federal agencies uphold Congress’ vision for a robust federal civil rights framework developed to protect...