Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Responds to Groundbreaking Decision to Eradicate Criminal History Question From Standardized Form Used by More Than 700+ Colleges Across US

by Press | Aug 9, 2018 | Press Releases

Decision to Strike Criminal History Question Opens Door for Tens of Thousands of Students Seeking Access to Higher Education Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) announced an important victory in its work to remove the criminal...

New lawsuit on ‘debtor prison’ practices in White County

by Press | Aug 9, 2018 | Newsclips

Federal Judge Rules Against Imprisoning Those Who Can’t Pay Court Fees

by Press | Aug 7, 2018 | Newsclips

Federal Judge blocks New Orleans from jailing Black folks who are unable to pay fines

by Press | Aug 5, 2018 | Newsclips

Federal judge: Orleans criminal court can’t jail anyone for failing to pay fines or fees without ‘neutral’ hearing

by Press | Aug 3, 2018 | Newsclips