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LDF’s Testimony in Favor of the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST) Act

LDF’s Statement on the Shootings of Law Enforcement Officers in Baton Rouge

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) condemns the actions of a lone gunman who opened fire on law enforcement officers as they responded to a call for service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The gunman killed three officers and wounded three. This appalling act of violence took place on the heels of another […]

LDF’s Statement on the City of Amarillo’s Settlement of Civil Rights Lawsuit in the Tulia Cases

The City of Amarillo is to be commended for doing the right thing today in settling the Tulia drug “sting” cases and bringing closure to this devastating episode of misconduct by law enforcement officers. The City has agreed to: (1) pay $5 million in damages to the 45 former Tulia defendants; (2) disband the Panhandle […]

LDF’s Statement on Proposed Recommendations from the Presidential Task Force on 21st Century Policing

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. is encouraged by the recommendations for police reform outlined in the report of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, which was released today. The Task Force, established by Executive Order in December 2014, was created to identify best practices and offer recommendations on how policing […]

LDF’s Statement on New U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data

“Data released by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights reinforces what we have known for decades – students of color continue to attend under-resourced schools where they bear the brunt of overly harsh school discipline practices,” said Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF).  […]

LDF’s Sherrilyn Ifill speaks about Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes.

LDF’s President and Director-Counsel Sherrilyn Ifill discusses the upcoming Supreme Court nominee and what the confirmation of a new justice means for our nation with Chris Hayes on MSNBC’s All in with Chris Hayes.  

LDF’s Sherrilyn Ifill Sends Letter to US Conference of Mayors Calling for Halting of Utility Shutoffs and Evictions during COVID-19 Pandemic

Yesterday, the President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), Sherrilyn Ifill, sent a letter to Tom Cochran, the CEO and Executive Director of the United States Conference of Mayors regarding LDF’s call on mayors to impose a moratorium on utility turn-offs for 90 days and halt the execution of […]

LDF’s Sherrilyn Ifill Responds to President’s Comments About Baltimore

  On July 29, 2019, LDF President and Director-Counsel Sherrilyn Ifill appeared on All In with Chris Hayes to discuss President Trump’s recent remarks about Baltimore and address administration practices that economically disadvantage Baltimore residents.

LDF’s Sherrilyn Ifill joins Chris Hayes on All in with Chris to discuss the recent sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and his upcoming confirmation vote.

By: MSNBC Source: MSNBC’s All in with Chris   LDF’s President and Director-Counsel Sherrilyn Ifill joins Alliance for Justice’s Nan Aron with Chris Hayes on MSNBC’s All in with Chris to discuss recent sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and his upcoming confirmation vote.

LDF’s Sherrilyn Ifill Joins Ari Melber to Discuss the 65th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) President and Director-Counsel Sherrilyn Ifill, joins Ari Melber on MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari to discuss Brown v. Board of Education and the judicial nominees who refuse to endorse the landmark decision.