Lawyers’ Committee Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case Sheetz v. County of El Dorado

by Press | Dec 20, 2023 | Press Releases

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,...

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Statement on the Passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

by Press | Dec 1, 2023 | Press Releases

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...

Civil Rights Groups Send Post-Affirmative Action Report to Harvard, UNC, and over 100 Additional Colleges and Universities Detailing Options for Equitable and Diverse Higher Education After the Supreme Court Decision

by Press | Oct 2, 2023 | Press Releases

Accompanying Letter Urges Educational Opportunities Attainable for All Washington, DC – Today six leading civil rights groups released a comprehensive report that offers recommendations for advancing educational equity in light of the Supreme...

Lawyers’ Committee Calls on the Supreme Court to Uphold Chevron, Citing Impacts on Civil Rights if Overturned

by Press | Sep 25, 2023 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON– The Supreme Court must reinforce the balance of power that Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council (Chevron) provides to ensure that federal agencies uphold Congress’ vision for a robust federal civil rights framework developed to protect...

Lawyers’ Committee Files Amicus Brief in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP, Supreme Court Case Addressing Racial Gerrymandering

by Press | Aug 18, 2023 | Press Releases

Today the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law – in collaboration with Pro Bono counsel Cooley LLP – led a group of civil rights organizations in filing an amicus brief in Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, a racial...