AL votes today 3 years after leaders dismantled a 2d majority-Black district. But unfair maps won’t silence Black voters; we’re committed to ensuring everyone has a voice. Read the Black Voters’ Survival Guide (bit.ly/4xxUgkd); call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE for help.

As we mark 61 years today of the Voting Rights Act, TN votes under a new map aiming to dilute Black political power. We’re challenging it in court & standing with communities against voter suppression.

📢 Know your rights. Make your plan. Vote with confidence. The Black Voters' Survival Guide 2026, is a free, nonpartisan resource with practical information to help you protect your vote this election season. Get the guide + check your state’s rules at 866ourvote.org

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.

This protects voters from postal delays. State rules vary — check yours at 866ourvote.org. Read our statement: www.lawyerscommittee.org/supreme-cour...

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

Thank you to Congressman Jamie Raskin, Lawyers’ Committee President and Executive Director Damon Todd Hewitt, and moderator Errin Haines for helping lead a timely and urgent conversation on the future of democracy and civil rights.

This is a time to organize, protect our communities, defend the rule of law, and move forward together.

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.

Since 1963, our work has moved from the streets to the courts, protected the right to vote, defended democracy, challenged discrimination, and expanded justice for communities across the country. Our fight continues. Learn more and support our work: www.lawyerscommittee.org/donate

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

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