Friday, November 18, 2016 | news
Statement of NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. President and Director-Counsel Sherrilyn Ifill on the Nomination of Jeff Sessions to Be Attorney General “Jeff Sessions has a decades-long record – from his early days as a prosecutor to his present role as a Senator – of opposing civil rights and equality. It is unimaginable […]
Thursday, December 1, 2016 | news
Today, Mecklenburg County District Attorney R. Andrew Murray announced he is not bringing charges against Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Officer Brentley Vinson for shooting and killing Keith Lamont Scott, 43, on September 20, 2016. Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) released the following statement: The last […]
Friday, February 24, 2017 | news
Read a PDF of our statement here. LDF on Justice Department’s Decision to Rescind Obama-Era Guidance Reducing Federal Use of Private Prisons Today’s announcement that the Justice Department will rescind an Obama-era guidance reducing federal use of private prisons is a disturbing step backward and sends a message that conflicts with the national consensus that […]
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 | news
Read a PDF of our statement here. NAACP Legal Defense Fund Statement on HBCU Executive Order Race-Conscious Policies Key to Educational Equality Today, the White House issued an executive order elevating an initiative to promote excellence and innovation at our nations’ Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. […]
Monday, December 5, 2016 | news
Read the PDF of our statement here. On December 5, 2016, President-Elect Donald Trump announced that Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon and former Presidential candidate, will be his nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD’s “mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all” and “build inclusive […]
Thursday, December 8, 2016 | news
Read the PDF of our statement here Statement of NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund on Announcement of Andy Puzder for Labor Department “Economic opportunity is vital to the continued health of our democracy. The Labor Department and the Secretary who leads it must be committed to ensuring equal access to that opportunity. What we […]
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 | news
“On this anniversary, we recognize that the Voting Rights Act embodies the highest ideals and commitments of our shared democratic values,” said Debo P. Adegbile, LDF’s Acting President and Director-Counsel. “These values endure as does America’s commitment to them. All Americans are entitled to express their voice with their votes, and the Voting Rights Act […]
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 | news
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (“LDF”) applauds the U.S. Department of Education on the release of its most recent “Civil Rights Data Collection” and is deeply alarmed by the data therein. Compared to prior data releases, this year’s data collection for the 2009-2010 school year reflects an expanded set of information, […]
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 | news
In school districts across the nation, talented African Americans and other students of color are denied a fair opportunity to gain access to the life-changing educational experiences provided by specialized schools for high-achieving students and gifted/talented education programs. As a result, elite public schools and programs, which provide key pathways to college and then to […]
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 | news
Read a PDF of our statement here. LDF Offers Testimony Supporting Changes to Maryland’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights Letter offers support, along with amendments, for Maryland Senate Bill 1179 The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) offered support for a bill that would alter the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBR) […]
