The Leadership Conference Condemns the Continued Dismantling of the Department of Education
Proposed move of the offices protecting civil rights and special education out of the federal education department will harm students.
The Leadership Conference Strongly Opposes Todd Blanche for Attorney General
The role of the Attorney General is not to protect the interests of the President, but to protect the interests of the nation’s people. Blanche is not an independent law enforcement official. His record, as Deputy and as Acting Attorney General, disqualifies him from Senate confirmation and the Leadership Conference condemns this nomination.
The Leadership Conference Applauds the Congressional Black Caucus’ Commitment to Civil Rights
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has called on corporate America to affirm its commitment to equal opportunity that supports civil rights laws, voting rights, and equal representation. The Leadership Conference stands with the CBC and joins our voice to this clarion call.
Statement of Maya Wiley, President and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Hearing
I’d like to get right to the point: we are experiencing a coordinated attack on civil rights non-profits that work to ensure voters can vote, children can learn history, and unions can protect workers. First the Trump administration attacked law firms that provided pro bono services to civil rights and civil liberties groups, foundations that support civil rights work, and colleges and universities working to advance civil rights principles.