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:
Civil Rights Report Demonstrates Ongoing Need for Robust Enforcement
WASHINGTON — Liz King, senior director for education equity at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement after the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published its FY 2024 annual report indicating the highest number of complaints on record:
Civil Rights Coalition Urges Senate to Confirm All Pending Judicial Nominees
WASHINGTON — Lena Zwarensteyn, senior director of the fair courts program and an advisor at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement ahead of the Senate’s expected votes on two district court nominees:
House Bipartisan AI Task Force Report Recognizes Need for AI Safeguards
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on the House Bipartisan AI Task Force’s Report:
LEGACY CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS APPLAUD PRESIDENT BIDEN’S HISTORIC ACTION ON CLEMENCY, URGE FURTHER ACTION TO SOLIDIFY HIS RACIAL JUSTICE LEGACY
WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2024) - The heads of eight legacy civil rights organizations commend President Joe Biden for his unwavering commitment to racial equity and congratulate him on today’s historic decision to commute the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and grant pardons to 39 more. This action reflects his dedication to addressing systemic inequities, a hallmark of his presidency.