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Washington, D.C. Advocacy

LDF continues to defend the gains and protections won over the course of its history through its advocacy in Washington D.C. The D.C. office serves as the advocacy branch of LDF, monitoring civil rights legislative issues before Congress and federal agencies responsible for civil rights enforcement, as well as strengthening civil rights laws and opposing efforts to undermine them.

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Program Work

Equal Pay

Paycheck Fairness Act

In September 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau released updated data on annual income for all demographics.  Unfortunately, the figures show that equal pay for African-American women remains an uphill struggle.  Women of color still suffer from significant pay disparities not only between...

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Fair Housing

Regulations

Through its own advocacy and leadership of the national fair housing coalition, LDF is urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development to issue regulations in several different areas of fair housing.  These regulations would significantly improve enforcement of the Fair Housing Act,...

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Judicial Nominations

White House Convening

On May 7, 2012, LDF participated in a White House event addressing the vacancy crisis in the federal judiciary and the corresponding need to confirm nominees to the federal bench.  The event included over 150 advocates, lawyers and community leaders from 27 states and many national...

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