Sixty Years Later, the Fight for Our Freedom to Vote Continues
WASHINGTON — The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights released the following statement on the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965:
Civil Rights Coalition Urges Senate to Pass The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement on the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, in the U.S. Senate.
The Leadership Conference’s Statement on Court Ruling Halting Trump’s Anti-Voter Executive Order
WASHINGTON — Leslie Proll, senior director of the voting rights program at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruling halting the Trump Administration’s executive order on elections:
The Leadership Conference Condemns House Passage of SAVE Act
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement after the House passed the SAVE Act (H.R. 22):
WATCH: Civil Rights Leaders And Impacted Voters Speak in Opposition to the SAVE Act
WASHINGTON — Today, civil rights leaders and impacted voters came together to highlight the devastating impact the SAVE Act would have on our communities and our power to make the decisions that shape our futures. As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to put the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) up for a vote this week, our elected officials must put voters first and reject this dangerous attack on the freedom to vote of all.
The Leadership Conference Statement on Trump’s Executive Order to Upend Our Elections
WASHINGTON — Jesselyn McCurdy, executive vice president for government affairs at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order seeking to upend our elections and disenfranchise millions of voters:
National and Local Leaders Gather in Selma to Strategize on Protecting Democracy and Civil Rights
WASHINGTON — As our nation commemorated the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, national and state leaders, civil rights organizations, and community advocates convened in Selma, Alabama, for a powerful and urgent discussion about protecting democracy and advancing civil rights in the face of unprecedented threats.
VIDEO: Civil Rights Leaders Join Together to Push for the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
As our nation prepares to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, civil rights leaders, joined by Rep. Terri Sewell, D. Ala., showed their support for today’s reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This legislation is critical to restoring and strengthening the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and ensuring that every voter has equal access to the ballot. As the right to vote faces unprecedented threats, it is imperative for Congress to act.