by Press | Apr 7, 2022 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) — The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States on Thursday, marking the first time in the nation’s history that a Black woman was confirmed to the high court. Judge Jackson is one of the most...
by Press | Mar 21, 2022 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) — The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law released a report on Monday evaluating Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and recommending that she be confirmed by the Senate. In the report, which reflects a thorough review of...
by Press | Jan 26, 2022 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) — Following 27 years of service on our nation’s highest court, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he will retire at the end of the current term according to people familiar with his thinking. Justice Breyer was...
by Press | Nov 15, 2021 | Press Releases
Washington, D.C.- The United States Supreme Court plays an essential role in upholding and protecting the constitutional and civil rights of Black Americans and other people of color. However, in recent years, the public has begun to lose faith in the Court’s...
by Press | Jun 23, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled students have robust First Amendment rights when not at school, but that public schools can intervene in limited circumstances, such as to prevent bullying or harassment. In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court ruled...
