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Court Blocks Documentary Proof-of-Citizenship Provision in Voting Executive Order

Federal court ruled that the U.S. Election Assistance Commission must halt implementation of President Trump’s mandate to require documentary proof of citizenship in federal voter registration while case proceeds. If implemented, the provision could block millions of U.S. citizens from voting. Contact: ACLU: Ella Wiley, ewiley@aclu.org, 925.819.0555 Brennan Center for Justice: Kendall Verhovek, karsonk@brennan.law.nyu.edu LDF: […]

Court Approves Final Settlement in Federal Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Police Practices in NYC Public Housing; Major Reforms to NYPD to Follow in Court-Ordered Monitoring Process

On Wednesday, a federal court approved a final settlement agreement regarding the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) improper and unlawful enforcement of criminal trespass laws in public housing.  This settlement resolves Davis et al. v. City of New York et al., 10 Civ. 0699, a five year-old federal class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of New York City […]

Court Allows Georgia to Criminalize Line Relief During 2022 Election But Acknowledges Anti-voter Law Negatively Impacts Free Speech

Media Contact: SPLC: Kevin Pallasch, kevin.pallasch@splcenter.org, (470) 403-7386 LDF: Ella Wiley, ewiley@naacpldf.org, (925) 819-0555 ACLU-GA: Dorrie Toney, media@acluga.org, 404-302-0128 WilmerHale: Frank James, frank.james@wilmerhale.com, (202) 247-3560 Davis Wright Tremaine LLP: Mark Fefer, markfefer@dwt.com, 206.757.8583  Judge denies motion for a preliminary injunction and allows Georgia’s ban on line relief to continue, criminalizing actions such as handing out […]

Court Allows Class Action Lawsuit Against the City of Cleveland’s Discriminatory Water Liens and Shutoffs to Move Forward

On September 30, a federal district court in Ohio issued two rulings in favor of Cleveland residents challenging the City’s discriminatory water liens and shutoff practices.  First, the Court denied the City’s second attempt to prevent plaintiffs from proceeding with the suit by rejecting its motion for summary judgment.  The Court then certified three classes […]

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Count Me In: Guide to 2020 Census

Count Me In

To complete the 2020 Census, click here.   LDF is educating the public about the Census, its impact, and how to participate. Read LDF’s guide, Count Me In: Census Guide 2020, here.   As before the 2010 Census, when LDF launched its national education campaign, Count on Change 2010, LDF seeks to ensure that Black […]

Council of State Governments Releases Groundbreaking Consensus Report on School Discipline

Today, the Council of State Governments, a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization of state government officials from all branches of government, unveiled an important new consensus report on school discipline. Known for its practical, evidence-based research and reports, this Council of State Governments report is unique in its consensus nature; the report and its recommendations are the culmination of […]

Cop City and Public Safety in Atlanta FAQ

Justice in Public Safety Project Cop City and Public Safety in Atlanta FAQ To help you learn more about the facility widely known as Cop City, as well as the state of public safety in Atlanta, LDF has compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions. This resource includes information about the dangers of Cop […]

Continuing the Conversation: Family and Friends Celebrate the Life of John Payton

The multiple doors to the cavernous grand hall on the third floor of the Washington Convention Center were opened early Monday afternoon and a multitude of people poured in from the realms of law, government, the judiciary, academia, and social justice organizations in the U.S. and abroad. They seemed to flow, rather than move by […]