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LDF Submits Testimony Before the New York State Standing Committee on Elections Urging Passage of S1406A

Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), submitted testimony to the New York State Standing Committee on Elections to urge the Elections Committee to prioritize passage of S1406A, the John R. Lewis ...

LDF Sends Letter Urging the Iberia Parish Council to Reverse Eight Polling Places Closures that Disproportionately Impact Black Voters

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) sent a letter to the Iberia Parish, Louisiana Council, urging members to reverse the eight recent polling place closures, and support the addition of an early ...

LDF Submits Written Testimony to the Louisiana House and Senate Committees on Governmental Affairs on their Obligations in the Redistricting Process

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (“LDF”) submitted written testimony to the Louisiana House and Governmental Affairs Committee and Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee in advance of one of their first joint meetings ...

Coalition Urges Department of Justice to Reopen Investigation Into Police Killing of Terence Crutcher

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Today, the family of Terence Crutcher, joined by national civil and human rights legal organizations, local elected officials, and community activists and leaders, formally requested for the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department ...

Civil Rights Groups File To Submit Amicus Brief that Supports Admissions Policies That Address Structural Barriers to Education

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Civil rights groups Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC), NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), and LatinoJustice PRLDEF, together with law firm Arnold & Porter, filed an amicus brief in support ...

LDF Commends Department of Justice for Committing to Institute a Process to Prevent Granting of Funds to Law Enforcement Agencies With Discriminatory Practices

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Today, the Department of Justice responded to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) call to cease funding law enforcement departments with discriminatory practices. DOJ will institute a process to prevent funds from being ...

LDF Sends Letter Urging the Michigan Board of State Canvassers to Reject the Proposed Summary of an Initiative Petition that Would Restrict Voting Access

Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) sent a letter to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers urging them to reject the proposed summary of purpose for the “Secure MI Vote” initiative ...