Legal Defense Fund
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America's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, & public education. Established in 1940.
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The practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police has spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years.
An The Associated Press investigation shows how a strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in some avoidable deaths.
apnews.com/article/invest…
'That pathway of opportunity has to be open for all, regardless of their race, regardless of their religion, regardless of their sexual orientation or their gender identity.'
Senator McKissick reflected on the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education 70 years later.
The Marshall Motley Scholars Program is more than just a scholarship, it's a community of young lawyers in training with the same aspirations: to protect the civil rights of all Americans.
We are excited to announce our 2024 cohort this week. Stay tuned!
marshallmotleyscholars.org/about/
The 2023 cohort of Marshall-Motley Scholars brought talented and inspiring leaders, like andrew e. brennen, who will devote the first 8 years of their careers to civil rights law in the South.
Next week, we will announce our fourth cohort of rising civil rights attorneys!
Protests have the power to shift public opinion, mobilize voters and constituents, and contribute to tangible policy change.
When peaceful protestors are selectively met with state-sanctioned violence, this may violate protestors’ constitutional rights.
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A years-long investigation of public records by City & State NY found that 12,748+ cases filed against the NYPD that were settled or awarded monetary verdicts from January–December 2023 were never mentioned in litigation outcome summaries.
cityandstateny.com/policy/2024/04…
'Minnesota is embracing the opportunity to build on its progress in advancing the freedom to vote and join the growing list of states protecting voters against unequal access to the ballot.' Michael Pernick
mprnews.org/story/2024/04/…