The Leadership Conference Statement on Recent Campus Protests
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement in response to campus protests across the country:
Bipartisan Amendment to FAA Reauthorization Includes Critically Needed Funding for Broadband Access
WASHINGTON — Koustubh “K.J.” Bagchi, vice president of the Center for Civil Rights and Technology, issued the following statement applauding the amendment from Senators Luján (D-NM), Daines (R-MT), Welch (D-VT), Vance (R-OH), Rosen (D-NV), and Wicker (R-MS), including a provision for $6 billion in funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program:
230+ Civil Rights Organizations Urge Lawmakers to Save the 2030 Census and Reject H.R. 7109
WASHINGTON — Meeta Anand, senior director of the census and data equity program at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement ahead of the House vote on H.R. 7109, the Equal Representation Act:
The Leadership Conference Celebrates Judy Shepard, Teresa Romero, and More Receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement celebrating recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom:
The Leadership Conference Applauds Crucial Update to Regulations Implementing Affordable Care Act Provision Prohibiting Discrimination in Health Care
WASHINGTON – Jesselyn McCurdy, executive vice president for government affairs at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement on the Department of Health and Human Services’ update to regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act:
Judge Rebecca Pennell Will Bring Crucial Experience to the Federal Bench
WASHINGTON — Lena Zwarensteyn, senior director of the fair courts program at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on several judicial nominees, including the nomination of Judge Rebecca Pennell to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington:
The Center for Civil Rights and Technology Announces New Advisory Council
WASHINGTON — Today the Center for Civil and Rights Technology, an advocacy hub of The Leadership Conference Education Fund and The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, announced the creation of an advisory council made up of civil society leaders, as well as academics, who have published and spoken about critical issues at the intersection of civil rights and technology policy.
125+ Organizations Call for Confirmation of Adeel Mangi, Denounce Anti-Muslim Attacks on Historic and Qualified Nominee
WASHINGTON — The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joined by 125 national, state, and local organizations, wrote to senators today expressing strong support for the confirmation of Adeel Mangi to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and condemning the baseless and bigoted attacks being waged against him.