by Press | Oct 5, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act was introduced in the Senate on Tuesday. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will revive the preclearance provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 invalidated by the disastrous Shelby...
by Press | Aug 24, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Tuesday. The legislation will revive a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, which was immobilized in the disastrous 2013 U.S. Supreme Court Shelby County v....
by Press | Jul 17, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – One year after the passing of civil rights hero and long-time member of Congress, John Lewis, the nation reflects on his fight for voting rights and justice for all. The following is a statement from Damon Hewitt, president and executive...
by Press | Jul 30, 2020 | Press Releases
The following is a statement from Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law:“Dictators and despots seek to delay elections and rig the rules to maintain their grip on power. But this has never been the...
by Press | Jul 23, 2020 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – Seven prominent civil rights leaders sent a letter on Wednesday to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other Senate leaders demanding hearings and a vote to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act in the wake of...
