LDF Submits Comments on Algorithmic Bias in Economic Justice and Law Enforcement Technologies to the Federal Trade Commission 

Today, the Legal Defense Fund submitted comments addressing the risk of algorithmic bias in economic justice and law enforcement technologies and proposes a framework the Federal Trade Commission should use as it considers regulation these ...

LDF Issues Statement Regarding Speaker Pelosi Stepping Down From House Leadership

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Today, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi announced that she will step down from House leadership when the 118th Congress begins its term in January 2023. Speaker Pelosi will continue to serve ...

Civil Rights Organizations File Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Georgia’s Limits on Early Voting

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Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia (ACLU of Georgia) filed an amicus brief in the Georgia state court lawsuit challenging the Georgia Secretary of State Office’s “official election bulletin” to ...

Judge Blocks Florida’s “Stop W.O.K.E.” Censorship Bill From Taking Effect in Higher Education

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In an important victory for educators’ rights to teach free from censorship and discrimination, a federal judge issued an order that will immediately block members of the Florida Board of Governors from enforcing Florida’s HB ...

Civil Rights Organizations Send Letter Urging Congress to Pass an Expanded Child Tax Credit

Today, LDF sent a letter with other civil rights organizations calling on Congress to pass an expanded child tax credit (CTC) focused on helping children in low-income families as part of any year-end legislation.  Redlining, credit discrimination, lack of investment in education ...

LDF Sends Letter Urging NY Governor Hochul to Prioritize Civil Rights and Diversity in Court of Appeals Chief Judge Appointment 

Today, LDF sent a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul regarding her upcoming appointment for a new Chief Judge for New York State’s highest court, the Court of Appeals. LDF encourages Governor Hochul to ...

Civil Rights Groups Urge Georgia to Add Additional Early Voting Days During the Upcoming Runoff Election

Today, Legal Defense Fund, ACLU of Georgia, and the Southern Poverty Law Center sent letters to all Georgia counties regarding early voting during the upcoming runoff election. The groups urge officials to offer additional advance voting ...

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