by Press | Jan 19, 2025 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC — On Sunday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a new round of pardons and commutations granting clemency to five activists, including a posthumous pardon for civil rights leader Marcus Garvey and commuting the sentences of two others. Damon...
by Press | Jan 18, 2025 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON—The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, which Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke once led, as well as several other legacy civil rights organizations, congratulate Ms. Clarke on her successful tenure leading the Civil Rights...
by Press | Jan 6, 2025 | Press Releases
Washington, DC — In 2021, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of U.S. Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol during the insurrection on January 6th of that year. The ongoing lawsuit...
by Press | Dec 23, 2024 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued this statement in response to the announcement that President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 individuals on the federal death row....
by Press | Dec 19, 2024 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON—The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law honored the outstanding pro bono service and stellar commitment to advancing equity and also welcomed new members to its storied Board of Directors during its annual board meeting and awards reception,...
