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.
This is a pivotal moment. But our work is far from finished. We will continue fighting for accountability for the Capitol police officers who stood up to the violence of January 6.
"This ruling affirming that Donald Trump is not immune from civil liability is a monumental victory for the rule of law, affirming that no one, including the president of the United States, is above it." —Damon Hewitt, President & Executive Director
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...
Dr. Lafayette spent his life advancing nonviolence, democracy, and the right to vote.
His legacy reminds us that the work of protecting our democracy continues.
#Selma #VotingRights #BernardLaFayette
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.
Read our 2025 Impact Report, Fighting Back / Fighting Forward: Addressing New Threats to Civil Rights, and see how we’re making the promises of democracy real.
www.lawyerscommittee.org/2025-impact-report
#CivilRights #FightForward
“As a matter of morality and as a matter of law—it is not illegal to invest in Black people….in Brown people…and women.”
— Damon Hewitt
That principle guided our work all year.
We fought to protect the promise of democracy — not just in theory, but in practice.
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 Senate must reject the SAVE America Act and related anti-voter bills.
Read our full statement: : tinyurl.com/ynm5tms9
#ProtectTheVote #VotingRights #CivilRights
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
"When the government takes a life, the public is owed the truth—quickly and completely. And when it happens repeatedly, fundamental change is needed.”
The Lawyers’ Committee condemns this killing and demands transparency and accountability at the highest levels.
Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, said:
“We are watching the federal government normalize lawlessness as its officers continue to unnecessarily use deadly force, taking lives, and violating people’s rights with impunity…" (cont'd)
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 excited to build power together and grow the resources needed to advance justice.
With more than 20 years of experience advancing voting rights, civic engagement, and racial justice—and over $700M raised for mission-driven organizations–Salena joins us at a critical moment for civil rights in our nation.
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
To learn more about the AI Civil Rights Act and how you can support the bill, visit:
www.lawyerscommittee.org/ai-civil-rig...
📸 Credit: Joy Asico-Smith for Associated Press | AP Content Services for Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
As AI rapidly reshapes our society, this legislation is a critical step toward ensuring that civil rights protections keep pace with emerging technologies—protecting communities from discrimination, bias, and inequitable outcomes.
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.
