Several state and national civil rights groups sent a letter today to Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) demanding changes to discipline policies and practices that disproportionately impact students of color and students with disabilities. ...
In a decision that leaves homeowners facing non-judicial foreclosure with fewer protections under federal law, the Supreme Court today ruled that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to certain activities by ...
Today, Facebook settled several lawsuits with civil rights organizations and labor groups – including the ACLU and National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) – that alleged Facebook allowed discriminatory practices in housing, employment, and credit advertising. ...
Yesterday, New York City Specialized High Schools offered admission to nearly 4,800 students. Despite making up nearly 70 percent of the New York City public school system, Black and Latinx students comprised just over 10 ...
The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it will not re-examine the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision to deny Keith Tharpe the ability to appeal his racially-biased death sentence. One of the jurors who ...
Lisa Cylar Barrett and Monique Dixon Take on New Roles The NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is pleased to announce upcoming changes to our Policy Department. “We are thrilled to share the news that Lisa ...
LDF Senior Counsel, Michaele Turnage Young joins MSNBC Live with Kendis Gibson to discuss the college admissions scandal and how it impacts students of color.
