MEMO: Civil Rights Are at Stake with Pam Bondi’s Nomination
WASHINGTON — On January 15, the Senate Judiciary Committee began its consideration of the nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as attorney general of the United States.
Civil Rights Coalition Calls on Senators to Oppose Pam Bondi’s Nomination
WASHINGTON — The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights coalition, submitted a statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee today on the nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as attorney general of the United States.
400+ Civil Rights Groups Reject Anti-Trans Legislation, Demand Congress Vote NO on H.R. 28
WASHINGTON — The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, along with 405 national and local civil rights, education, and gender justice organizations, wrote to members of Congress urging them to reject H.R. 28. The so-called Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 is the latest in a spate of harmful bills at the national and local levels that are an attack on transgender, nonbinary, and intersex students. The letter urges members to reject this bill because it would harm women and girls and undermine civil rights for all students.
Meta’s Content Moderation Rollback Dangerous for Users, Threat to Civil Rights
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement in response to Meta’s announcement on changes to their content moderation policies:
The Leadership Conference Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter:
The Leadership Conference Commends President Biden’s Additional Use of Clemency, Calls for More Action
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement after President Biden announced the commutations of the sentences of the majority of those on federal death row.
MEMO: Judicial Diversity Milestones During the Biden Administration
Our federal courts are more reflective of our country thanks to the remarkable and historic progress made during the Biden administration.
Americans Deserve a Continuing Resolution That Keeps Government Working for Them
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement in response to the threat of a federal government shutdown: