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Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Files Brief Arguing that the Dissemination of Harmful Election Disinformation Does Not Constitute Protected Political Speech
WASHINGTON— On Monday, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed an amicus brief in United States v. Mackey, a caseconcerning the conviction of Douglass Mackey for his 2016 efforts to carry out a voter...
In Memoriam: Stephen Pollak
Pictured: Steve Pollak (center), with Lawyers' Committee President and Executive Director Damon T. Hewitt (left) and Lawyers’ Committee Honorary Lifetime Trustee and a former Executive Director Judge David S. Tatel (right), formerly of the U.S. Court of Appeals for...
Lawyers’ Committee Offers Condolences to the King Family Following the Death of Dexter Scott King
WASHINGTON- Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King passed away on Monday. The following is a statement from Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights...
Upholding Dr. King’s Legacy: A Renewed Call for Justice and Democracy in Challenging Times
WASHINGTON – Today, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, released the following statement: “Dr. King’s legacy is one of resilience and unwavering courage in the...
As Three-Year Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection Approaches, Federal Appeals Court Rules that Trump Does Not Have Immunity from Civil Rights Suit Brought by U.S. Capitol Police Officers
Washington —The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law lawsuit, Smith v. Trump, filed on behalf of a group of Capitol Police officers against former President Donald Trump and his campaign, can proceed because the former president is not entitled to...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Advocates for Election Integrity in Brief Supporting Social Media Platforms’ Disinformation Control Efforts
Washington, DC – Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed an amicus brief in Murthy v. Missouri in support of social media platforms’ ability to censor harmful disinformation. The brief follows the Lawyers’ Committee’s...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Recognizes Outstanding Lawyers, Law Firms, and Board Members During Annual Awards Reception
WASHINGTON– The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) honored the outstanding pro bono service and stellar commitment to advancing equity and racial justice of lawyers, law firms, and Board members during its 2023 Annual...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, Southern Poverty Law Center File Brief in Support of Grant Program for Black-Owned Businesses
Underlying lawsuit from Stephen Miller-backed America First Legal targets ‘Hello Alice’ for work combating racial funding disparities via grant awards to Black-owned small businesses Washington, DC–Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights...
Lawyers’ Committee Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case Sheetz v. County of El Dorado
Brief urges Court to affirm lower court ruling exempting legislatively authorized exactions from “essential nexus” and “rough proportionality” requirements Washington, DC – Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, filed...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Unveils Pioneering Model Legislation to Safeguard Against Algorithmic Discrimination
WASHINGTON – Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law unveiled the Online Civil Rights Act, model legislation designed to provide lawmakers with a framework for crafting bills that address the risks around consumer privacy, discrimination, and...
ACLU of Oklahoma and Partners Respond to Governor Stitt’s Executive Order Targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week Governor Stitt issued an Executive Order prohibiting state agencies from funding or requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Despite the University of Oklahoma’s statements, the order does...
Georgia Court Blocks Racially Gerrymandered Cobb County School Board Map
COBB COUNTY, GA — In a win for Black and Latinx voters, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia blocked the Cobb County School Board from using its racially gerrymandered map in an upcoming election because it violates the Fourteenth...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Champions Racial Equity in Brief Supporting Fearless Fund LLC Amidst Ongoing Legal Battle
Washington, DC–On Wednesday, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, alongside 15 civil rights organizations and co-counsel with Crowell & Moring LLP, filed an amicus brief in American Alliance for Equal Rights vs. Fearless Fund Management...
Lawyers’ Committee President Damon T. Hewitt Testifies Before Senate on AI Risks to Civil Rights and Consumer Rights
WASHINGTON– In testimony today before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law,...
Lawyers’ Committee Endorses the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act
New bill would require federal agencies to have civil rights offices that examine and report on bias and discrimination risks of algorithmic systems. WASHINGTON– Today, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Senator...