Last night’s speech was not an update, but yet another rehashing of President Trump’s personal grievances about losing the 2020 election. Read the full statement from our Deputy Executive Director Shaylyn Cochran at the link here: www.lawyerscommittee.org/lawyers-comm...

As NPR reported how Patriot Front, a violent white nationalist group, funds itself, we’re going after them in civil court. Every dollar in judgments is a dollar that can't fund hate crimes. Supporting us helps hit them where it hurts — in the pocketbook. lawyerscommittee.org/donate/

On July 19, our Deputy Executive Director Shaylyn Cochran will join civil rights and voting rights leaders for a critical conversation on legal strategies to protect the right to vote and defend our democracy. 📍 Chicago + Virtual 🔗 naacp.org/convention/r... #VotingRights #CivilRights

On July 19, our Chief Counsel, Dariely Rodriguez, will join the NAACP Convention CLE Program for a timely discussion on federal attacks to DEI, the evolving legal landscape, and rollbacks to federal civil rights enforcement. | RSVP: naacp.org/convention/r...

Sixty-two years after the Civil Rights Act became law, its promise still demands protection. As efforts to roll back civil rights protections continue, we remain committed to defending equal opportunity and justice for all. #CivilRightsAct

SCOTUS struck down the president’s order denying birthright citizenship to children born on U.S. soil, in its ruling in Trump v. Barbara, affirming what the Fourteenth Amendment has long made clear: anyone born on American soil is an American citizen.

SCOTUS upheld states’ authority to count ballots postmarked by Election Day and received after Election Day, within state-set grace periods.

Last night, on June 25, 2026, we gathered for “Forward Together: The Future of Democracy and Civil Rights”— a powerful evening of solidarity, reflection, and resolve. The message was clear: this is not a time to retreat.

This June, we’re celebrating over 60 years of advancing civil rights and racial justice. During Founders’ Month, we honor the visionaries who helped build the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the generations of advocates, attorneys & communities who have carried this fight forward.

Today, we honor the fathers and father figures whose love, leadership, and dedication help strengthen families and communities every day. Happy Father's Day 💙 #FathersDay

Juneteenth honors the freedom, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans. We celebrate progress, reflect on the work that remains, and recommit to advancing justice and opportunity for all. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

Tennessee lawmakers eliminated the state’s only majority-Black district. The Lawyers’ Committee, NAACP, LDF, and Memphis Urban League asked a federal court to block Tennessee’s congressional map while litigation proceeds. Read our full statement: www.lawyerscommittee.org/lawyers-comm...

While Donald Trump continues to claim immunity for his role in the January 6 attack, this ruling ensures that evidence can still be gathered while his appeal proceeds. We will continue the fight to hold him accountable. Read our full statement: www.lawyerscommittee.org/statement-fr...

The Lawyers’ Committee and Lawyers for Good Government filed a FOIA lawsuit on behalf of the NAACP against the EEOC after the agency failed to respond to records requests tied to DEI-related discrimination complaints. The public deserves transparency. Read more: tinyurl.com/mva9eakh

Pride Month celebrates the resilience, contributions, and leadership of LGBTQ+ communities. We honor those who have advanced equality and recommit to the work of justice for all. Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth #CivilRights #Equality

As #AAPIHeritageMonth came to a close, Mark Villarica shared reflections on identity, community, representation, and advocacy. We honor the leaders and changemakers advancing justice and equity for all - tinyurl.com/yc2ax6ck #AAPIHeritageMonth

George Floyd’s murder sparked a national reckoning over police violence. But national attention alone has not delivered the systemic reform communities deserve. According to the 2025 Police Violence Report, police killings remain near record highs in the years since he was murdered.

Recently, voting rights advocates gathered in Montgomery for the National Day of Action for Voting Rights. The fight for fair representation and equal access to the ballot continues. Need voting help? Call/text 866-OUR-VOTE. www.866ourvote.org.

Today the Supreme Court vacated lower court rulings protecting Black voters in Mississippi and Native American voters in North Dakota, sending both back in light of Callais. “That’s not adjudicating the law. That’s playing politics.” — Damon Hewitt www.lawyerscommittee.org/supreme-cour...

Elections are happening. Here’s what you need to know.

Seventy-two years after Brown v. Board of Education, about 7 million students still attend almost exclusively single-race schools. School segregation is rising—and civil rights protections are being weakened. The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights is fighting back.

On Saturday, May 16, the Lawyers’ Committee’s President & Executive Director, Damon Hewitt will join voting rights advocates in Montgomery for the National Day of Action for Voting Rights. The dismantling of the Voting Rights Act is a reminder that we have unfinished business.

Join Third Act Lawyers on May 14 at 7 PM EDT for “Protecting the Vote: Get Ready Now for the Midterms.” Katharine Fullenkamp, Election Protection Legal Analyst at the Lawyers’ Committee will discuss what’s at stake after Louisiana v. Callais & more. RSVP: tinyurl.com/TAL-Vote-Protection

Internet access is a civil rights issue. Last week, we filed a brief defending our challenge to the termination of federal programs supporting digital equity in broadband access. Learn more: www.lawyerscommittee.org/digitaljustice/ #DigitalJustice #DigitalEquity #CivilRights

Today we honor the mothers and caregivers who show up, speak out, and shape the future. Your strength and love help build stronger communities every day. Happy Mother’s Day. 💐 #MothersDay #Community #Strength

Today we honor the mothers and caregivers who show up, speak out, and shape the future. Your strength and love help build stronger communities every day. Happy Mother’s Day. 💐 #MothersDay #Community #Strength

The Emergency Briefing is now Live! Click to watch below! nul.org/event/scotus...

The Supreme Court just gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais. Black voters and communities of color are left with rights on paper and virtually no effective remedy.

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Texas to use racially discriminatory voting maps, despite overwhelming evidence that the plan was designed to weaken the political power of Black voters and other voters of color. www.lawyerscommittee.org/supreme-cour...

BREAKING: Today, along with @lawyerscomm.bsky.social , @legaldefensefund.bsky.social  & Advocates for Youth, we're calling on colleges nationwide to publicly reaffirm their commitments to opportunity, inclusion & academic freedom by supporting the Foundational Values for Higher Education compact.

The court has ruled: Donald Trump is not immune from civil liability for January 6. No one is above the law. Not even a president.

On Wed., April 1, the Lawyers’ Committee’s Digital Justice Initiative filed a complaint in federal court to enforce its request for records related to ICE’s reported use of Mobile Fortify. We’re seeking answers and accountability. Learn more: tinyurl.com/9bjebx5c #CivilRights #DigitalJustice

Today’s executive order targeting mail-in voting is an unlawful overreach that could disenfranchise voters and undermine our democracy. There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud — just a dangerous effort to justify new barriers to the ballot. Read the full statement: tinyurl.com/y3jfy72k

The SAVE America Act may have stalled for now, but the push to restrict access to the ballot is far from over. Read more about what’s at stake and why this fight is bigger than any one bill. lccrul.substack.com/p/different-...

Congrats to Kristen Clarke on her appointment as General Counsel of the @NAACP! Kristen is a trailblazing civil rights champion and the former president & executive director at the Lawyers’ Committee. We look forward to continuing our partnership: www.lawyerscommittee.org/lawyers-comm...

As the nation commemorates Selma this weekend, we honor the life and legacy of Bernard Lafayette Jr., a civil rights leader and co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee whose organizing helped lay the groundwork for the movement that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

We didn’t just fight back in 2025. We fought forward. When voting rights were attacked. When DEI was falsely branded “illegal.” When digital platforms amplified discrimination. We showed up. 🧵 Here’s what that looked like →

The Lawyers’ Committee strongly opposes the SAVE America Act. This unnecessary bill would impose new proof-of-citizenship requirements and disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, disproportionately harming Black communities and other voters of color.

#BlackHistoryMonth is about more than remembering the past — it’s about protecting hard-won civil rights today. @HUDgov's proposed rule would weaken #FairHousing and #FairLending and open the door to discrimination. tinyurl.com/sm4u7fvm

Federal agents in Minneapolis fatally shot Alex Jeffrey Pretti. Public video and reporting raise serious concerns about the government’s account, and if accurate, he was exercising constitutionally protected rights when his life was taken. 🔗 Read the full statement: tinyurl.com/mu6uhbsv

Jan. 6 wasn’t just a moment. It was a warning. There’s a false narrative that the story of the Jan. 6 insurrection is settled, and we should simply move on. However, the fight for accountability must continue. The future of our democracy depends on it. lccrul.substack.com/p/january-6-...

We’re proud to welcome Salena Jegede as chief development officer at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Read the full announcement: tinyurl.com/968dnmx2

In today’s hearing in Smith v. Trump, the court will address whether President Trump can claim immunity for his actions related to the violent Jan. 6 attack – one of our LAST chances to hold him accountable. Learn more about our fight for accountability: www.lawyerscommittee.org/smith-v-trump/

📣 States must be able to defend their residents from discrimination, bias, and surveillance driven by unchecked AI. We’re pushing back against an executive order that threatens that power. Read our coalition response 👇 Press Release: tinyurl.com/4u4amt89

Watch our new explainer video on the AI Civil Rights Act — a landmark piece of civil rights legislation designed to protect communities from discrimination and bias in the age of artificial intelligence. 🎥 Watch: tinyurl.com/3kw65bem Learn more and explore ways to support: tinyurl.com/4e3r6m8f

Yesterday, President and Executive Director Damon Hewitt joined Senator Ed Markey; Representatives Yvette Clarke, Pramila Jayapal, Summer Lee, and Ayanna Pressley; and Leadership Conference President & CEO Maya Wiley to announce the reintroduction of the AI Civil Rights Act in Congress.

Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law joined Senator Ed Markey and Representatives Yvette Clarke, Summer Lee, Ayanna Pressley, and Pramila Jayapal as they introduced the AI Civil Rights Act. Read our full statement: tinyurl.com/3wje7ya3 #AICivilRightsAct

New from me: Meta’s advertising system engages in race and gender segregation. A new lawsuit from @lawyerscomm.bsky.social provides a roadmap for new forms of accountability using state consumer protection laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices to challenge algorithmic discrimination.

A big win in Texas. A federal court has blocked the 2025 Congressional maps—confirming what our clients have long known: the 2025 plan was discrimination by design. Read our full statement: tinyurl.com/ykv2u4tc #VotingRights #CivilRights #TexasRedistricting

🎉 2025 Higginbotham Leadership Awards Gala: Rooted in Justice, Rising in Solidarity 📸 Relive the night of leadership, legacy, and solidarity and check out our official photo gallery here: lawyerscommittee.org/2025…#CivilRightsts