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Lawyers’ Committee Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case Sheetz v. County of El Dorado
Brief urges Court to affirm lower court ruling exempting legislatively authorized exactions from “essential nexus” and “rough proportionality” requirements Washington, DC – Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, filed...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Unveils Pioneering Model Legislation to Safeguard Against Algorithmic Discrimination
WASHINGTON – Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law unveiled the Online Civil Rights Act, model legislation designed to provide lawmakers with a framework for crafting bills that address the risks around consumer privacy, discrimination, and...
ACLU of Oklahoma and Partners Respond to Governor Stitt’s Executive Order Targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week Governor Stitt issued an Executive Order prohibiting state agencies from funding or requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Despite the University of Oklahoma’s statements, the order does...
Georgia Court Blocks Racially Gerrymandered Cobb County School Board Map
COBB COUNTY, GA — In a win for Black and Latinx voters, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia blocked the Cobb County School Board from using its racially gerrymandered map in an upcoming election because it violates the Fourteenth...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Champions Racial Equity in Brief Supporting Fearless Fund LLC Amidst Ongoing Legal Battle
Washington, DC–On Wednesday, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, alongside 15 civil rights organizations and co-counsel with Crowell & Moring LLP, filed an amicus brief in American Alliance for Equal Rights vs. Fearless Fund Management...
Lawyers’ Committee President Damon T. Hewitt Testifies Before Senate on AI Risks to Civil Rights and Consumer Rights
WASHINGTON– In testimony today before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law,...
Lawyers’ Committee Endorses the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act
New bill would require federal agencies to have civil rights offices that examine and report on bias and discrimination risks of algorithmic systems. WASHINGTON– Today, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Senator...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Files Brief in Support of Responsible Social Media Moderation to Curb Harassment and Hate Speech
Washington, DC – Today, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed an amicus brief in Netchoice, LLC v. Paxton and Moody v. NetChoice, LLC, the Supreme Court cases concerning Texas House Bill 20 and Florida Senate Bill 7072, laws that would vitiate...
Lawyers’ Committee and American Civil Liberties Union Defend Free Speech in Schools in Case Challenging HB1775
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – On Monday, attorneys from the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma appeared in court to request an injunction to stop the further...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Statement on the Passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
In response to news of the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Jon Greenbaum, chief counsel of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement: “As we mourn the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, we...
Lawyers’ Committee Statement on Ruling by 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Weakens Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON – Today, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals substantially weakened the core affirmative enforcement provision of the Voting Rights Act, disempowering everyday citizens and non-governmental organizations like the Arkansas State Conference...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights President and Executive Director Addresses AI Threats to Civil Rights at Senate Forum on Elections and Democracy
Washington, D.C.– Today, Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, provided testimony for the AI Insight Forum on Elections & Democracy convened by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Mike...
Governor Youngkin Accedes to Virginia NAACP Records Requests, Documents Show Voting Rights Withheld from Thousands Without Explanation or Justification
After rebuffing repeated requests, governor reverses course and provides documents ahead of court hearing RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Public records pertaining to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s secretive voting rights restoration process were finally provided by his...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Commends Biden Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence as Meaningful Step Forward
The organization welcomes this order, which readies the federal government to prevent and address bias and discrimination in new technologies; but more action is needed to fully address harmful AI uses by law enforcement. Washington, DC–President Joseph R. Biden...
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Statement on FCC’s Anti-Discrimination Rules
WASHINGTON - The Federal Communications Commission unveiled new regulations protecting equal access to broadband internet service on Wednesday. These new rules implement a new anti-discrimination statute enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act....