We filed an amicus brief highlighting how Pennsylvania's felony murder law disproportionately targets Black people in support of Derek Lee, a Black man serving a mandatory life without parole (LWOP) sentence for felony murder.
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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…

When you're a daily double answer on Jeopardy!! 👀

Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper has been sentenced to a four-year probationary sentence after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the final case connected to Elijah McClain's 2019 death.
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Abortion care access has been a fundamental part of reproductive health care for Black, Brown, and low-income communities.

Overturning and restricting reproductive rights disproportionately harms the people who are most impacted by systemic inequalities.
naacpldf.org/reproductive-r…

Earl Warren Scholarships are awarded annually to rising law students whose commitment to racial justice reveal outstanding potential for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys.

Apply by Wednesday, May 1: naacpldf.org/about-us/schol…

TEXAS: The last day to vote early for the Special Election for Senate District 15 on 5/4 is tomorrow

Make your voice heard & cast your ballot!
voting.naacpldf.org/voting-rights/…

The linking of discussions of systemic oppression, race, gender expression, and sexual orientation with “anti-American” sentiments is intentional.

It’s an attempt to redefine and reclassify who gets to call themselves American.
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Our current system of law enforcement has been unsuccessful in reducing violence and increasing public safety.

We must consider an alternative to the current system and advance a plan for effective, equitable, and humane public safety structures.
naacpldf.org/framework-for-…

'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/

Local policymakers and governments who are serious about remedying decades of housing discrimination and economic inequity must adopt a holistic approach to provide marginalized communities the safe & affordable housing, and necessities, they deserve.

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!

LDF's Earl Warren Scholarship gives rising law students both financial assistance as well as the unique opportunity to apply for LDF internships, externships, or guided research projects.

If you or someone you know is interested, apply by May 1: naacpldf.org/about-us/schol…

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.
tminstituteldf.org/police-and-pro…

To support important, ongoing efforts to advance DEIA and equal opportunity, LDF has created general guidance for employers and funders as they work to advance racial equity and navigate the legal landscape after the SFFA decision: naacpldf.org/equal-protecti…

We're honoring 70 years of LDF’s landmark case, Brown v. Board of Education, with a convening of litigators, scholars, academics, and clients who will discuss the legacy, impact, and promise of Brown.

📆 May 17 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET

For more details: naacpldf.org/events/ldf-eve…

From April 2-5, LDF attorneys were in Louisiana representing Black students & their families in Banks v. St James Parish, a case challenging the school district’s motion to be released from federal supervision despite persisting segregation.
naacpldf.org/case-issue/ban…

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
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