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America needs MORE, and it needs it now

Last week, the nation was poised for the House of Representatives’ historic passage of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and…

Dec 8, 2020

Dec 8, 2020

Women of Color: Societies Most Marginalized

In a stunning act of xenophobia and outright racism, President Trump told four Congresswomen of color to “go back” to the countries they…

Jul 16, 2019

Women of Color: Societies Most Marginalized

Jul 16, 2019

Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform

It’s time for a change in marijuana policy.

Jul 11, 2019

Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform

Jul 11, 2019

Deconstructing The Discourse Surrounding Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy

By Kevin Vo

Jul 10, 2019

Deconstructing The Discourse Surrounding Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy

Jul 10, 2019

The Administration’s Effort to Suppress Minority Political Power through the 2020 Census

“The decision that nobody wanted” was the theme of the Congressional briefing held on June 10th to discuss the additional of a citizenship…

Jun 21, 2019

The Administration’s Effort to Suppress Minority Political Power through the 2020 Census

Jun 21, 2019

Paid Family Leave is Essential for People of Color

Last Wednesday, sitting alongside some of the leading advocates for the Paid Family Leave Act, Carolyn “Cat” Davis spoke about her…

Jun 14, 2019

Paid Family Leave is Essential for People of Color

Jun 14, 2019

The Role Of The Transgender Community In The LGBT+ Rights Movement

June 28, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, commonly referred to as the birth of the LGBT+ rights movement in the…

Jun 5, 2019

The Role Of The Transgender Community In The LGBT+ Rights Movement

Jun 5, 2019

Athletes use their platform to fight for social change

At the inaugural Athletes+Activism event, players shared how social change and protest is woven into their careers.

Jun 3, 2019

Athletes use their platform to fight for social change

Jun 3, 2019

Take A look At The Stellar 2019 FirstGEN Fellows Summer Class !

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC), the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’…

May 29, 2019

Take A look At The Stellar 2019 FirstGEN Fellows Summer Class !

May 29, 2019

Lawyers’ Committee files against the rollback of financial bureau’s payday and auto loan…

In October 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created the Payday Loan Rule, which protects low-income consumers and consumers…

May 16, 2019

Lawyers’ Committee files against the rollback of financial bureau’s payday and auto loan…

May 16, 2019

Criminal Justice: The State of Black America

Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, joined the National Urban League’s…

May 9, 2019

Criminal Justice: The State of Black America

May 9, 2019

Chilling Voter Registration In Tennessee

In the November 2018 midterm elections, Tennessee had the worst voter turnout for the entire country at only 28.5 percent. Now, the state…

Apr 30, 2019

Chilling Voter Registration In Tennessee

Apr 30, 2019

A Crusader for Justice, Now & Forever

Judge Damon Keith, federal judge for over 50 years and an important civil rights figure, passed away on Sunday, April 28, at the age of 96…

Apr 30, 2019

A Crusader for Justice, Now & Forever

Apr 30, 2019

Hate Crimes and The Rise of White Nationalism 2.0

Following the House Judiciary Committee’s hearing on hate crimes and white nationalism on April 9, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights…

Apr 29, 2019

Hate Crimes and The Rise of White Nationalism 2.0

Apr 29, 2019

The Religious and Moral Exemption Rules: Increasing Systemic Barriers for Women of Color

Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, over 15 million women of color have gained health insurance with coverage for preventive…

Apr 26, 2019

The Religious and Moral Exemption Rules: Increasing Systemic Barriers for Women of Color

Apr 26, 2019

The Citizenship Question: A Direct Attack on Communities of Color

Today, the Supreme Court heard the argument for Department of Commerce v. New York, a case about the inclusion of a citizenship question…

Apr 23, 2019

The Citizenship Question: A Direct Attack on Communities of Color

Apr 23, 2019

Lawyers’ Committee lawsuit aims to uncover ties to payday lending industry

In an attempt to uncover the relationship between Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney and the payday lending…

Apr 23, 2019

Lawyers’ Committee lawsuit aims to uncover ties to payday lending industry

Apr 23, 2019

The Lawyers’ Committee Co-host Screening of “Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook”

Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, participated in a panel discussion…

Apr 16, 2019

The Lawyers’ Committee Co-host Screening of “Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook”

Apr 16, 2019

Faces of court-ordered fines and fees, cont.

Lonnie Feenstra, a 36-year-old Claremore, Oklahoma, resident, has been unable to make payments on over $1,000 in fines and fees that he…

Apr 15, 2019

Faces of court-ordered fines and fees, cont.

Apr 15, 2019

Kristen Clarke presents keynote at Georgetown conference on white supremacy

Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, presented the keynote address at…

Apr 11, 2019

Kristen Clarke presents keynote at Georgetown conference on white supremacy

Apr 11, 2019

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