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An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice, Kimberly Richey to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Department of Education, and Jonathan Berry to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor. Opposing the renomination of Andrea Lucas to be a Commissioner on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, and data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act, the Eliminating BIAS Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Advocacy against a 10 year moratorium on states regulating artificial intelligence, the Cooper Davis Act, and the STOP CSAM Act. Advocacy against online censorship and jawboning. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Support for the Mental Health Justice Act, the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Act, the EQUAL Act, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy against the Antisemitism Awareness Act for attempting to codify the controversial and widely criticized IHRA definition of antisemitism and for raising First Amendment concerns, among other issues. Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, supply constraints. Supporting the Homes Act of 2024 and the Tenant Right to Organize Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against the Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities). Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy in support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and a joint resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental to the American Dream and to our national prosperity, safety, and democracy. Advocacy regarding the Department of Labor appropriations process. Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, and the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against issuance of final rule on "Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity in Federal Contracts. Advocacy against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) and against H.R. 1 (also known as House Continuing Resolution No. 14 or One Big Beautiful Bill Act), Senate Amendment to H.R. 1.
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the DC Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 and the DC Attorney General Appointment Reform Act. Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Civil Rights Act, a bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Advocacy for civil rights and privacy protections in the context of artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, and data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Additional advocacy in support of the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, the AI Snoop Act, the Algorithmic Accountability Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Advocacy for greater FCC oversight. Advocacy opposing the SANDBOX Act, the Stop CSAM Act, and the Executive Order Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence." Advocacy opposing federal law enforcement surveillance, particularly surveillance technology used by the Department of Homeland Security. Advocacy against the data broker loophole within FISA 702 reauthorization. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act, Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression, election integrity, election security, and election subversion. Opposition to the SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, and the Make Elections Great Again Act. Advocacy with the U.S. Postal Service regarding clarity about postmarks for mail-in ballots. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy in support of federal funding for public defenders and community safety grants in the appropriations process. Support for the Mental Health Justice Act, the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Act, the EQUAL Act, the Raise Our Youth Act, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Opposing the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025 (DC CRIMES Act), the DC Policing Protection Act of 2025, Protecting Our Nations Capital Emergency Act, DC Cash Bail Reform Act, Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act (CLEAN DC Act), Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act, Clean and Managed Public Spaces (CAMPS) Act, and the DC Home Rule Improvement Act. Advocacy against racial profiling in policing and for protections and accountability mechanisms. Advocacy against the surveillance technology used by the Department of Homeland Security, and in support of guardrails for ICE enforcement, such as judicial warrants, officers identifying themselves, and not using excessive force. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy in support of the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy in support of preserving access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, graduate plus loan restoration, and for student borrower protections in federal law. Advocacy in support of disparate impact. Ongoing advocacy against certain provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill that limit access to loans or financial aid for students and families. Advocacy to ensure accountability, proper oversight, and mitigation of harm to students and borrowers of color in the implementation of workforce Pell grants. Advocacy against these Executive Orders: to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities), Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth, and Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education. Advocacy in support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and disparate impact. Advocacy in support of EEOC guidance that protects workers from harassment and against discrimination, and against the recission of Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace by the EEOC. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against the General Services Administration (GSA)s proposed revisions to pre-award certification requirements for GSAs System for Award Management (SAM). Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. Opposing the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy in defense of nonprofits. Advocacy against unlawful impoundments.
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Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
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Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the nomination of Linda McMahon to be the Secretary of Education, the nomination of Pamela Bondi to be Attorney General, the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, a digital justice bill of rights, data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act, the Eliminating BIAS Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation, and regarding potential amendments to the Privacy Act. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy in support of pardons and commutations. Advocacy on the STOP CSAM Act and the Cooper Davis Act. Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, supply constraints, and the Eviction Protection Grant program. Supporting the Homes Act of 2024 and the Tenant Right to Organize Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against the Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities) and regarding the Office of Civil Rights guidance. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, Executive Order 11246 repeal and codification. Advocacy against dismantling and cutting staff at the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Advocacy against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) and against the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (for, among other things, its cuts to the Washington, DC budget).
Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
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Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice, Kimberly Richey to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Department of Education, and Jonathan Berry to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor. Opposing the renomination of Andrea Lucas to be a Commissioner on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, and data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act, the Eliminating BIAS Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Advocacy against a 10 year moratorium on states regulating artificial intelligence, the Cooper Davis Act, and the STOP CSAM Act. Advocacy against online censorship and jawboning. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Support for the Mental Health Justice Act, the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Act, the EQUAL Act, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy against the Antisemitism Awareness Act for attempting to codify the controversial and widely criticized IHRA definition of antisemitism and for raising First Amendment concerns, among other issues. Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, supply constraints. Supporting the Homes Act of 2024 and the Tenant Right to Organize Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against the Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities). Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy in support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and a joint resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental to the American Dream and to our national prosperity, safety, and democracy. Advocacy regarding the Department of Labor appropriations process. Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, and the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against issuance of final rule on "Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity in Federal Contracts. Advocacy against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) and against H.R. 1 (also known as House Continuing Resolution No. 14 or One Big Beautiful Bill Act), Senate Amendment to H.R. 1.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
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Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including support for the nominations of Sparkle Sooknanan and Adeel Mangi. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, cross-border data flows and digital trade proposals, a digital justice bill of rights, and Department of Justice Application of Title VI to Facial Recognition Technology. Section 222 of the Communications Act. Advocacy in support of Executive Order 14110 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and full implementation. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation and against the American Privacy Rights Act after civil rights protections were stripped out. Advocacy in support of civil rights protections in the Senate AI whitepaper. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Redistricting. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) flexibility. Social Housing options. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. Advocacy in support of the College Boards AP African American Studies course. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against attacks on Disadvantages Business Enterprises. Advocacy to preserve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs. Support for the CROWN Act and HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
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Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform, and judicial nominations, including support for the nominations of Sparkle Sooknanan and Adeel Mangi. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, a digital justice bill of rights, and Department of Justice Application of Title VI to Facial Recognition Technology. Section 222 of the Communications Act. Advocacy in support of full implementation of Executive Order 14110 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Advocacy on vote denial and dilution issues. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Redistricting. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, increasing funding for public defenders offices, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act. Fair housing, including renters rights and protecting tenant organizing. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) flexibility. Social Housing options. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. Advocacy in support of the College Boards AP African American Studies course. Advocacy on support and better funding for HBCUs. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against attacks on Disadvantages Business Enterprises. Advocacy to preserve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs. Support for the CROWN Act and HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
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Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including support for the nominations of Nicole Berner, Sparkle Sooknanan, and Adeel Mangi. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, cross-border data flows and digital trade proposals, a digital justice bill of rights, and Department of Justice Application of Title VI to Facial Recognition Technology. Section 222 of the Communications Act. Advocacy in support of Executive Order 14110 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and full implementation. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy against the Stop CSAM Act. Advocacy on White House Executive Order on ID Verification. OMB AI guidance. Oversight of the FTC. FTC Commercial Surveillance Rulemaking, FCC Digital Discrimination Rulemaking, and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Title II of the Communications Act. FCC Affordable Connectivity Program. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, and the Right to Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including electioneering. Redistricting. Mis- and Disinformation in Voting. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment and the private sector generally. Equal Employment Opportunity Disclosure Rules. Support for the CROWN Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black Muscogee Creek Indian Citizenship, Tribal Rights, and Benefits.
Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
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Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform, and judicial nominations, including support for the nominations of Sparkle Sooknanan and Adeel Mangi. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, and a digital justice bill of rights. Advocacy in support of full implementation of Executive Order 14110 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Advocacy regarding the bipartisan AI reports issued by the House of Representatives and the Future of AI Innovation Act. Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the DC Statehood Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Election Monitoring and preparedness. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, increasing funding for public defenders offices, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act. Advocacy in support of pardons and commutations. Fair housing, including renters rights and protecting tenant organizing. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Enhancing Housing Vouchers. CARES Act implementation. Social Housing options. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Advocacy to support and provide better funding for HBCUs. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against attacks on Disadvantages Business Enterprises. Advocacy to preserve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs. Advocacy against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495).
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
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Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, Safetech, commercial surveillance, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, an Office of Civil Rights for the Federal Trade Commission, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA), indigent defense, access to justice, sentencing reform (including the EQUAL Act), the Protect & Serve Act, HJ Res 42 (regarding the DC Council's police reform bill), implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rulemaking, eviction databases, and civil rights enforcement. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, Student/Parental Rights Resolution and bill, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are antidiversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Racial health equity issues, including reproductive rights (Womens Health Protection Act, EACH Act). Workers' rights, including the Raise the Wage Act, the Fairness for Farmworkers Act, FAIR Act. Consumer/economic issue, including repealing the drug felony ban for SNAP recipients, guidance under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, increased enforcement against third party debt collectors engaged in unfair & deceptive practices under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22006 & 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan. Advocacy in support of Black Creek individuals.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including blue slip reform. Advocacy in support of EEOC nominations and the nomination of Julie Su for Labor Secretary. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, databrokers, and a digital justice bill of rights. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy against the Stop CSAM Act, Cooper Davis Act, and EARN IT Act. Advocacy on the White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, the White House Executive Order on ID Verification, FTC Commercial Surveillance Rulemaking, and FCC Digital Discrimination Rulemaking. Voting right and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, and the Expanding the Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Advocacy against the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform (Peoples Response Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA Act), sentencing (including the EQUAL Act), indigent defense, access to justice, reentry, disparate impact enforcement, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rider, eviction databases, anti-displacement laws, preserving public housing property for affordable housing, housing assistance flexibility and mobility services, and civil rights enforcement. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, student loans/debt policies, and increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against laws that are antidiversity and inclusion. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. Racial health equity issues, including reproductive rights (Womens Health Protection Act, EACH Act) and Black womens maternal health, Medicaid renewals/redeterminations, and the Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis. Workers' rights, including supporting the Raise the Wage Act, the FAIR Act, and Ending Forced Arbitration in Race Discrimination Act. Advocacy against the Congressional Review Act resolutions (H. J Res. 61/S. J. Res 36) and against religious exemptions to Executive Order 11246. Advocacy against attacks on DEI in employment, and the 8(a) Business Development program and other federal contracting programs that serve Black people and other underrepresented communities. Support for the CROWN Act, the Equality Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22006 & 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy in support of Black Muscogee Creek Indian Citizenship, Tribal Rights, and Benefits. Environmental justice issues impacting communities of color.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Workers' rights, including supporting the Raise the Wage Act, the FAIR Act, and Ending Forced Arbitration in Race Discrimination Act. Advocacy against the Congressional Review Act resolutions (H. J Res. 61/S. J. Res 36) and against religious exemptions to Executive Order 11246. Advocacy against attacks on DEI in employment, and the 8(a) Business Development program and other federal contracting programs that serve Black people and other underrepresented communities. Support for the CROWN Act, the Equality Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of two EEOC nominees (Kalpana Kotagal and Karla Gilbride), and the Department of Labor Secretary nominee (Julie Su).
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. FCC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, databrokers, artificial intelligence, a digital justice bill of rights, and rulemakings on commercial surveillance and government use and procurement of AI. Voting right and election modernization, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Legislation to protect election workers. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA), indigent defense, access to justice, sentencing reform (including the EQUAL Act), the Protect & Serve Act, implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, eviction databases, and civil rights enforcement. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, Student/Parental Rights Resolution and bill, increased access to integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are antidiversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Racial health equity issues, including reproductive rights (Womens Health Protection Act, EACH Act), Medicaid renewals/redeterminations, proposed Medicaid work requirements, Medicare Advantage, and implementation of provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Workers' rights, including the Raise the Wage Act, the Fairness for Farmworkers Act, FAIR Act. Consumer/economic issues, including repealing the drug felony ban for SNAP recipients, increased enforcement against third party debt collectors engaged in unfair & deceptive practices under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22006 & 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy in support of Black Creek individuals. Environmental justice issues impacting communities of color.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, Safetech, commercial surveillance, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, an Office of Civil Rights for the Federal Trade Commission, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA), indigent defense, access to justice, sentencing reform (including the EQUAL Act), the Protect & Serve Act, HJ Res 42 (regarding the DC Council's police reform bill), implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rulemaking, eviction databases, and civil rights enforcement. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, Student/Parental Rights Resolution and bill, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are antidiversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Racial health equity issues, including reproductive rights (Womens Health Protection Act, EACH Act). Workers' rights, including the Raise the Wage Act, the Fairness for Farmworkers Act, FAIR Act. Consumer/economic issue, including repealing the drug felony ban for SNAP recipients, guidance under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, increased enforcement against third party debt collectors engaged in unfair & deceptive practices under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22006 & 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan. Advocacy in support of Black Creek individuals.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, cross-border data flows and digital trade proposals, and a digital justice bill of rights. Setting Accountable Frameworks for Ethical and Responsible Artificial Intelligence (SAFER AI). Section 222 of the Communications Act. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy against the Stop CSAM Act, Cooper Davis Act, and EARN IT Act. Advocacy on the White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, the White House Executive Order on ID Verification. OMB AI guidance. Oversight of the FTC. FTC Commercial Surveillance Rulemaking, and FCC Digital Discrimination Rulemaking. FCC Affordable Connectivity Program. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including electioneering. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, reentry, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rider, social housing principles and an office of social housing, tenant protections in government-sponsored enterprises (GSE)-back multi-family properties, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, and increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Workers' rights, including collection of EEO-1 data. Advocacy in support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment and the private sector generally. Advocacy in support of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs. Advocacy in support of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in federal contracting. Advocacy in support of the SBA 8(a) Business Development program. Support for the CROWN Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocacy in support of Black Muscogee Creek Indian Citizenship, Tribal Rights, and Benefits.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Workers' rights, including supporting the Raise the Wage Act, the FAIR Act, and Ending Forced Arbitration in Race Discrimination Act. Advocacy against the Congressional Review Act resolutions (H. J Res. 61/S. J. Res 36) and against religious exemptions to Executive Order 11246. Advocacy against attacks on DEI in employment, and the 8(a) Business Development program and other federal contracting programs that serve Black people and other underrepresented communities. Support for the CROWN Act, the Equality Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of two EEOC nominees (Kalpana Kotagal and Karla Gilbride), and the Department of Labor Secretary nominee (Julie Su).
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including blue slip reform. Advocacy in support of EEOC nominations and the nomination of Julie Su for Labor Secretary. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, databrokers, and a digital justice bill of rights. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy against the Stop CSAM Act, Cooper Davis Act, and EARN IT Act. Advocacy on the White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, the White House Executive Order on ID Verification, FTC Commercial Surveillance Rulemaking, and FCC Digital Discrimination Rulemaking. Voting right and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, and the Expanding the Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Advocacy against the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform (Peoples Response Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA Act), sentencing (including the EQUAL Act), indigent defense, access to justice, reentry, disparate impact enforcement, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rider, eviction databases, anti-displacement laws, preserving public housing property for affordable housing, housing assistance flexibility and mobility services, and civil rights enforcement. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, student loans/debt policies, and increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against laws that are antidiversity and inclusion. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. Racial health equity issues, including reproductive rights (Womens Health Protection Act, EACH Act) and Black womens maternal health, Medicaid renewals/redeterminations, and the Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis. Workers' rights, including supporting the Raise the Wage Act, the FAIR Act, and Ending Forced Arbitration in Race Discrimination Act. Advocacy against the Congressional Review Act resolutions (H. J Res. 61/S. J. Res 36) and against religious exemptions to Executive Order 11246. Advocacy against attacks on DEI in employment, and the 8(a) Business Development program and other federal contracting programs that serve Black people and other underrepresented communities. Support for the CROWN Act, the Equality Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22006 & 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy in support of Black Muscogee Creek Indian Citizenship, Tribal Rights, and Benefits. Environmental justice issues impacting communities of color.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Workers' rights, including supporting the Raise the Wage Act, the FAIR Act, and Ending Forced Arbitration in Race Discrimination Act. Advocacy against the Congressional Review Act resolutions (H. J Res. 61/S. J. Res 36) and against religious exemptions to Executive Order 11246. Advocacy against attacks on DEI in employment, and the 8(a) Business Development program and other federal contracting programs that serve Black people and other underrepresented communities. Support for the CROWN Act, the Equality Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of two EEOC nominees (Kalpana Kotagal and Karla Gilbride), and the Department of Labor Secretary nominee (Julie Su).
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including blue slip reform. Advocacy in support of EEOC nominations and the nomination of Julie Su for Labor Secretary. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, databrokers, and a digital justice bill of rights. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy against the Stop CSAM Act, Cooper Davis Act, and EARN IT Act. Advocacy on the White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, the White House Executive Order on ID Verification, FTC Commercial Surveillance Rulemaking, and FCC Digital Discrimination Rulemaking. Voting right and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, and the Expanding the Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Advocacy against the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform (Peoples Response Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA Act), sentencing (including the EQUAL Act), indigent defense, access to justice, reentry, disparate impact enforcement, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rider, eviction databases, anti-displacement laws, preserving public housing property for affordable housing, housing assistance flexibility and mobility services, and civil rights enforcement. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, student loans/debt policies, and increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against laws that are antidiversity and inclusion. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. Racial health equity issues, including reproductive rights (Womens Health Protection Act, EACH Act) and Black womens maternal health, Medicaid renewals/redeterminations, and the Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis. Workers' rights, including supporting the Raise the Wage Act, the FAIR Act, and Ending Forced Arbitration in Race Discrimination Act. Advocacy against the Congressional Review Act resolutions (H. J Res. 61/S. J. Res 36) and against religious exemptions to Executive Order 11246. Advocacy against attacks on DEI in employment, and the 8(a) Business Development program and other federal contracting programs that serve Black people and other underrepresented communities. Support for the CROWN Act, the Equality Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22006 & 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy in support of Black Muscogee Creek Indian Citizenship, Tribal Rights, and Benefits. Environmental justice issues impacting communities of color.
For the People Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), the Safer American Plan, and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, federal actions to regulate rents and transparency/data about landlord industry, eviction databases, and civil rights enforcement. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, abortion access, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Legislation to restore emotional distress damages to Title VI, IX, Rehab Act. Respect for Marriage Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan.
For the People Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), the Safer American Plan, and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and the White House Summit (United We Stand). COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, federal actions to regulate rents and transparency/data about landlord industry. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, abortion access, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Legislation to restore emotional distress damages to Title VI, IX, Rehab Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan.
For the People Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, disparate impact, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
For the People Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including the nomination of now-Justice Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of an Executive Order on voting rights. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing (including disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, school integration, for-profit colleges and student debt, and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion.
For the People Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, disparate impact, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, disparate impact, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, disparate impact, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), the Safer American Plan, and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, federal actions to regulate rents and transparency/data about landlord industry, eviction databases, and civil rights enforcement. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, abortion access, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Legislation to restore emotional distress damages to Title VI, IX, Rehab Act. Respect for Marriage Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including the nomination of now-Justice Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of an Executive Order on voting rights. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing (including disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, school integration, for-profit colleges and student debt, and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), the Safer American Plan, and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and the White House Summit (United We Stand). COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, federal actions to regulate rents and transparency/data about landlord industry. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, abortion access, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Legislation to restore emotional distress damages to Title VI, IX, Rehab Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, disparate impact, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, disparate impact, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), the Safer American Plan, and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, federal actions to regulate rents and transparency/data about landlord industry, eviction databases, and civil rights enforcement. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, abortion access, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Legislation to restore emotional distress damages to Title VI, IX, Rehab Act. Respect for Marriage Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan.
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), the Safer American Plan, and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and the White House Summit (United We Stand). COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, federal actions to regulate rents and transparency/data about landlord industry. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, abortion access, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Legislation to restore emotional distress damages to Title VI, IX, Rehab Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan.
For the People Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies, primarily the Department of Justice nominees. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation and CDA 230. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice (including American Rescue Plan and small business relief). Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and school integration.
For the People Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies, primarily the Department of Justice nominees. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation and CDA 230. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice (including American Rescue Plan and American Families Plan). Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and school integration.
For the People Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, and the Technology and Criminal Justice Act. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing (including disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, school integration, and laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion.
For the People Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation, CDA 230, and the Technology and Criminal Justice Act. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, school integration, and laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion.
For the People Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies, primarily the Department of Justice nominees. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation and CDA 230. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice (including American Rescue Plan and small business relief). Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and school integration.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies, primarily the Department of Justice nominees. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation and CDA 230. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice (including American Rescue Plan and small business relief). Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and school integration.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies, primarily the Department of Justice nominees. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation and CDA 230. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice (including American Rescue Plan and American Families Plan). Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and school integration.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies, primarily the Department of Justice nominees. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation and CDA 230. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice (including American Rescue Plan and small business relief). Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and school integration.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, and the Technology and Criminal Justice Act. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing (including disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, school integration, and laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation, CDA 230, and the Technology and Criminal Justice Act. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, school integration, and laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace. Oversight over the EEOC and OFCCP.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
FAIR Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
FAIR Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
FAIR Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace. Oversight over the EEOC and OFCCP.
FAIR Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
Domestic and International Terrorism DATA Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19 and for the U.S. Postal Service. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities. Police reform, including the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Ensuring an accurate Census 2020 count, including mitigating the under-count of people of color.
Domestic and International Terrorism DATA Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19 and for the U.S. Postal Service. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities. Police reform, including the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Ensuring an accurate Census 2020 count, including mitigating the under-count of people of color.
Domestic and International Terrorism DATA Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities. Police reform. Ensuring an accurate Census 2020 count, including mitigating the under-count of people of color.
Domestic and International Terrorism DATA Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities.
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Criminal justice reform, including policing, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, bail, marijuana justice reform, and fines and fees. Advocacy related to COVID-19, and in favor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R.7120).
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Criminal justice reform, including policing, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, bail, marijuana justice reform, and fines and fees. Advocacy related to COVID-19, and in favor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R.7120).
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Criminal justice reform, including policing, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, bail, marijuana justice reform, and fines and fees. Advocacy related to COVID-19, and in favor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R.7120).
Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19 and for the U.S. Postal Service. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities. Police reform, including the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Ensuring an accurate Census 2020 count, including mitigating the under-count of people of color.
Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities. Police reform. Ensuring an accurate Census 2020 count, including mitigating the under-count of people of color.
Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities.
Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19 and for the U.S. Postal Service. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities. Police reform, including the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Ensuring an accurate Census 2020 count, including mitigating the under-count of people of color.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace. Oversight over the EEOC and OFCCP.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
For the People Act of 2019
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, and advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocacy in support of S.1214. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 1, H.R. 4, H.R. 51, and S.1834.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act.
FAIR Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act.
FAIR Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act.
Domestic and International Terrorism DATA Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, and advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocacy in support of S.1214. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 1, H.R. 4, H.R. 51, and S.1834.
Domestic and International Terrorism DATA Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Advocating against a new definition of domestic terrorism in federal legislation. Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocating for reform of the Communications Decency Act Section 230, and against algorithmic discrimination. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Environmental justice issues disproportionately impacting communities of color in Louisiana.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Advocating against a new definition of domestic terrorism in federal legislation. Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocating for reform of the Communications Decency Act Section 230, and against algorithmic discrimination. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Environmental justice issues disproportionately impacting communities of color in Louisiana.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, and advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocacy in support of S.1214. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 1, H.R. 4, H.R. 51, and S.1834.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, and advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocacy in support of S.1214. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 1, H.R. 4, H.R. 51, and S.1834.
Privacy Bill of Rights Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, and advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocacy in support of S.1214. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 1, H.R. 4, H.R. 51, and S.1834.
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, and advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocacy in support of S.1214. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 1, H.R. 4, H.R. 51, and S.1834.
Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Advocating against a new definition of domestic terrorism in federal legislation. Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocating for reform of the Communications Decency Act Section 230, and against algorithmic discrimination. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Environmental justice issues disproportionately impacting communities of color in Louisiana.
Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, and advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocacy in support of S.1214. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 1, H.R. 4, H.R. 51, and S.1834.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act.
FAMILY Act
Client: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW · Firm: LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the DC Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 and the DC Attorney General Appointment Reform Act. Opposing the nomination of Kimberly Richey to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Department of Education and Jonathan Berry to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor. Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Civil Rights Act, a bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, and data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Additional advocacy in support of the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, the Algorithmic Accountability Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Advocacy for greater FCC oversight. Advocacy opposing the SANDBOX Act, the Stop CSAM Act, and the Executive Order Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence." Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Sustaining Our Democracy Act, Voters on the Move Registration Act, Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections (VOTE) Act, Election Mail Act, Youth Voting Rights Act, Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act, Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Support for the Mental Health Justice Act, the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Act, the EQUAL Act, the Raise Our Youth Act, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Opposing the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025 (DC CRIMES Act), the DC Policing Protection Act of 2025, Protecting Our Nations Capital Emergency Act, DC Cash Bail Reform Act, Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act (CLEAN DC Act), Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act, Clean and Managed Public Spaces (CAMPS) Act, and the DC Home Rule Improvement Act. Advocacy against cuts to appropriations for federal public defenders. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy in support of the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025. Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, and advocating in support of disparate impact. Support for the End Rent Fixing Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy in support of preserving access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, graduate plus loan restoration, and for student borrower protections in federal law. Advocacy in support of disparate impact. Ongoing advocacy against certain provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill that limit access to loans or financial aid for students and families. Advocacy against the Executive Orders to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities), Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy in support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and disparate impact. Advocacy in support of Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity (SPD 15). Advocacy in support of the provisions of rescinded Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity. Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. Opposing the Dismantle DEI Act and the anti-equity riders in the National Defense Authorization Act. Opposing Anti-Equity Riders in National Defense Authorization Act, Disparate Impact Standards Advocacy in defense of nonprofits.
Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, and advocating in support of disparate impact. Support for the End Rent Fixing Act.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the nomination of Emil Bove to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Civil Rights Act, a bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, and data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Additional advocacy in support of the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, the Algorithmic Accountability Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Specific advocacy against potential legislation regarding court-sealed FBI surveillance files of civil rights leaders during the 1960s. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Sustaining Our Democracy Act, Voters on the Move Registration Act, Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections (VOTE) Act, Election Mail Act, Youth Voting Rights Act, Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act, Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Support for the Mental Health Justice Act, the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Act, the EQUAL Act, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Advocacy against cuts to appropriations for federal public defenders. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, and advocating in support of disparate impact. Opposing proposals to exclude mixed immigration status families from housing programs and benefits. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy in support of preserving access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and against certain proposed changes. Advocacy against the Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities). Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy in support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Advocacy in support of Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity (SPD 15). Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, and the Dismantle DEI Act.
Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, and advocating in support of disparate impact. Opposing potential proposals to exclude U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents from certain housing programs if a family member without status visits or stays with them, even temporarily.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Support for the Mental Health Justice Act, the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Act, the EQUAL Act, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Advocacy against cuts to appropriations for federal public defenders. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice, Kimberly Richey to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Department of Education, and Jonathan Berry to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor. Opposing the renomination of Andrea Lucas to be a Commissioner on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, and data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act, the Eliminating BIAS Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Advocacy against a 10 year moratorium on states regulating artificial intelligence, the Cooper Davis Act, and the STOP CSAM Act. Advocacy against online censorship and jawboning. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Support for the Mental Health Justice Act, the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Act, the EQUAL Act, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy against the Antisemitism Awareness Act for attempting to codify the controversial and widely criticized IHRA definition of antisemitism and for raising First Amendment concerns, among other issues. Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, supply constraints. Supporting the Homes Act of 2024 and the Tenant Right to Organize Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against the Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities). Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy in support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and a joint resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental to the American Dream and to our national prosperity, safety, and democracy. Advocacy regarding the Department of Labor appropriations process. Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, and the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against issuance of final rule on "Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity in Federal Contracts. Advocacy against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) and against H.R. 1 (also known as House Continuing Resolution No. 14 or One Big Beautiful Bill Act), Senate Amendment to H.R. 1.
Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, supply constraints. Supporting the Homes Act of 2024 and the Tenant Right to Organize Act.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the nomination of Linda McMahon to be the Secretary of Education, the nomination of Pamela Bondi to be Attorney General, the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, a digital justice bill of rights, data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act, the Eliminating BIAS Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation, and regarding potential amendments to the Privacy Act. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy in support of pardons and commutations. Advocacy on the STOP CSAM Act and the Cooper Davis Act. Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, supply constraints, and the Eviction Protection Grant program. Supporting the Homes Act of 2024 and the Tenant Right to Organize Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against the Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities) and regarding the Office of Civil Rights guidance. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, Executive Order 11246 repeal and codification. Advocacy against dismantling and cutting staff at the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Advocacy against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) and against the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (for, among other things, its cuts to the Washington, DC budget).
Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, Executive Order 11246 repeal and codification. Advocacy against dismantling and cutting staff at the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, supply constraints, and the Eviction Protection Grant program. Supporting the Homes Act of 2024 and the Tenant Right to Organize Act.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy in support of pardons and commutations. Advocacy on the STOP CSAM Act and the Cooper Davis Act.
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Fair housing, including renters rights and protecting tenant organizing. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Enhancing Housing Vouchers. CARES Act implementation. Social Housing options. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI).
Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Advocacy to support and provide better funding for HBCUs.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, increasing funding for public defenders offices, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act.
Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against attacks on Disadvantages Business Enterprises. Advocacy to preserve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act.
Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. Advocacy in support of the College Boards AP African American Studies course.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including support for the nominations of Nicole Berner, Sparkle Sooknanan, and Adeel Mangi. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, cross-border data flows and digital trade proposals, a digital justice bill of rights, and Department of Justice Application of Title VI to Facial Recognition Technology. Section 222 of the Communications Act. Advocacy in support of Executive Order 14110 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and full implementation. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy against the Stop CSAM Act. Advocacy on White House Executive Order on ID Verification. OMB AI guidance. Oversight of the FTC. FTC Commercial Surveillance Rulemaking, FCC Digital Discrimination Rulemaking, and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Title II of the Communications Act. FCC Affordable Connectivity Program. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, and the Right to Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including electioneering. Redistricting. Mis- and Disinformation in Voting. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment and the private sector generally. Equal Employment Opportunity Disclosure Rules. Support for the CROWN Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black Muscogee Creek Indian Citizenship, Tribal Rights, and Benefits.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rider, social housing principles and an office of social housing, tenant protections in government-sponsored enterprises (GSE)-back multi-family properties, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, reentry, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rider, eviction databases, anti-displacement laws, preserving public housing property for affordable housing, housing assistance flexibility and mobility services, and civil rights enforcement.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform (Peoples Response Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA Act), sentencing (including the EQUAL Act), indigent defense, access to justice, reentry, disparate impact enforcement, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. FCC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, databrokers, artificial intelligence, a digital justice bill of rights, and rulemakings on commercial surveillance and government use and procurement of AI. Voting right and election modernization, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Legislation to protect election workers. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA), indigent defense, access to justice, sentencing reform (including the EQUAL Act), the Protect & Serve Act, implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, eviction databases, and civil rights enforcement. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, Student/Parental Rights Resolution and bill, increased access to integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are antidiversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Racial health equity issues, including reproductive rights (Womens Health Protection Act, EACH Act), Medicaid renewals/redeterminations, proposed Medicaid work requirements, Medicare Advantage, and implementation of provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Workers' rights, including the Raise the Wage Act, the Fairness for Farmworkers Act, FAIR Act. Consumer/economic issues, including repealing the drug felony ban for SNAP recipients, increased enforcement against third party debt collectors engaged in unfair & deceptive practices under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22006 & 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy in support of Black Creek individuals. Environmental justice issues impacting communities of color.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocacy regarding discrimination experienced by Black farmers, including implementation of Sections 22006 and 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rulemaking, eviction databases, and civil rights enforcement.
Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, Student/Parental Rights Resolution and bill, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are antidiversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), the Safer American Plan, and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, federal actions to regulate rents and transparency/data about landlord industry, eviction databases, and civil rights enforcement. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, abortion access, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Legislation to restore emotional distress damages to Title VI, IX, Rehab Act. Respect for Marriage Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocating for the CROWN Act, and the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act). Advocacy for additional protections for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocacy in support of legislation to restore emotional distress damages to Title VI, IX, Rehab Act. Advocacy in support of two EEOC nominees (Kalpana Kotagal and Karla Gilbride), and regarding the EEOC's Strategic Enforcement plan.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), the Safer American Plan, and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and the White House Summit (United We Stand). COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, federal actions to regulate rents and transparency/data about landlord industry. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, abortion access, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Legislation to restore emotional distress damages to Title VI, IX, Rehab Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan.
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2022 · second_quarter · 2A
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, disparate impact, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocating for the CROWN Act, and the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act). Advocacy for additional protections for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocacy in support of a legislative response to the Cummings decision on the Rehab Act. Advocacy in support of an EEOC nominee (Kalpana Kotagal).
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of civil rights and educational equity of students from K-12 through college. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for attending HBCUs. Advocacy to regulate for-profit colleges, and to provide debt relief for students borrowers. Advocacy in support of diversity and inclusion protections for students and teachers, and increased access to integrated and inclusive schools.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Fair housing and lending. Housing protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief and tenant protections.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including the nomination of now-Justice Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of an Executive Order on voting rights. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing (including disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, school integration, for-profit colleges and student debt, and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, and the Technology and Criminal Justice Act. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing (including disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, school integration, and laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform (the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act), and criminal justice fines and fees. Advocacy issues related to COVID-19.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocating for the Equality Act, and the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act). Advocacy for additional protections for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for paid leave.
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of civil rights and educational equity of students from K-12 through college. Advocacy regarding federal policy concerning required testing of English learners in schools. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for attending HBCUs. Advocacy for educational equity in the COVID-19 relief bills. Advocacy in support of diversity and inclusion protections for students and teachers.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies, primarily the Department of Justice nominees. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation and CDA 230. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice (including American Rescue Plan and American Families Plan). Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and school integration.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform (the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act), and criminal justice fines and fees. Advocacy issues related to COVID-19.
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2021 · first_quarter · 1A
Fair housing and lending, including rulemakings on disparate impact and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). Housing protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies, primarily the Department of Justice nominees. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation and CDA 230. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice (including American Rescue Plan and small business relief). Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and school integration.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocating for the Equality Act, and the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act). Advocacy for additional protections for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for paid leave.
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of civil rights and educational equity of students from K-12 through college. Advocacy regarding federal policy concerning required testing of English learners in schools. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for attending HBCUs. Advocacy for educational equity in the COVID-19 relief bills, including the American Rescue Plan.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
Fair housing and lending. HUDs NPR on disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). Housing protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19 and for the U.S. Postal Service. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities. Police reform, including the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Ensuring an accurate Census 2020 count, including mitigating the under-count of people of color.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Fair housing and lending. HUDs NPR on disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). Housing protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19 and for the U.S. Postal Service. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities. Police reform, including the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Ensuring an accurate Census 2020 count, including mitigating the under-count of people of color.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Fair housing and lending. HUDs NPR on disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). Housing protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief.
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities. Police reform. Ensuring an accurate Census 2020 count, including mitigating the under-count of people of color.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Fair housing and lending. HUDs NPR on disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). Child impact study bill. Housing protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of the civil rights and educational equity of students, from K-12 through college. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs).
Integrity of the federal judiciary and confirmation process. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of the Voting Rights Advancement Act and advocacy in support of additional state funding for elections due to COVID-19. COVID-19 and civil rights issues, including racial health disparities.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Fair housing and lending. HUDs NPR on disparate impact and affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH).
Higher Education Act reauthorization. Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for protection of the civil rights of students. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs).
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Advocating against a new definition of domestic terrorism in federal legislation. Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocating for reform of the Communications Decency Act Section 230, and against algorithmic discrimination. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Environmental justice issues disproportionately impacting communities of color in Louisiana.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Integrity of the federal judicial and confirmation process, and oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice. Improved hate crime reporting/data collection, and advocating for the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act (S. 2043) and the Domestic Terrorism DATA Act (H.R. 3106). Issues impacting privacy and civil rights, including advocacy in support of S.1214. Voting rights and election modernization, including advocacy in support of H.R. 1, H.R. 4, H.R. 51, and S.1834.
Higher Education Act reauthorization. Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for protection of the civil rights of students.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, increasing funding for public defenders offices, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act. Advocacy in support of pardons and commutations.
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform, and judicial nominations, including support for the nominations of Sparkle Sooknanan and Adeel Mangi. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, and a digital justice bill of rights. Advocacy in support of full implementation of Executive Order 14110 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Advocacy regarding the bipartisan AI reports issued by the House of Representatives and the Future of AI Innovation Act. Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the DC Statehood Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Election Monitoring and preparedness. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, increasing funding for public defenders offices, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act. Advocacy in support of pardons and commutations. Fair housing, including renters rights and protecting tenant organizing. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Enhancing Housing Vouchers. CARES Act implementation. Social Housing options. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Advocacy to support and provide better funding for HBCUs. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against attacks on Disadvantages Business Enterprises. Advocacy to preserve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs. Advocacy against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495).
Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against attacks on Disadvantages Business Enterprises. Advocacy to preserve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform, and judicial nominations, including support for the nominations of Sparkle Sooknanan and Adeel Mangi. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, a digital justice bill of rights, and Department of Justice Application of Title VI to Facial Recognition Technology. Section 222 of the Communications Act. Advocacy in support of full implementation of Executive Order 14110 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Advocacy on vote denial and dilution issues. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Redistricting. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, increasing funding for public defenders offices, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act. Fair housing, including renters rights and protecting tenant organizing. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) flexibility. Social Housing options. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. Advocacy in support of the College Boards AP African American Studies course. Advocacy on support and better funding for HBCUs. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against attacks on Disadvantages Business Enterprises. Advocacy to preserve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs. Support for the CROWN Act and HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
Fair housing, including renters rights and protecting tenant organizing. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) flexibility. Social Housing options. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI).
Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. Advocacy in support of the College Boards AP African American Studies course. Advocacy on support and better funding for HBCUs.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, White House Office
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including support for the nominations of Sparkle Sooknanan and Adeel Mangi. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, cross-border data flows and digital trade proposals, a digital justice bill of rights, and Department of Justice Application of Title VI to Facial Recognition Technology. Section 222 of the Communications Act. Advocacy in support of Executive Order 14110 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and full implementation. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation and against the American Privacy Rights Act after civil rights protections were stripped out. Advocacy in support of civil rights protections in the Senate AI whitepaper. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Redistricting. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) flexibility. Social Housing options. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. Advocacy in support of the College Boards AP African American Studies course. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against attacks on Disadvantages Business Enterprises. Advocacy to preserve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs. Support for the CROWN Act and HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) flexibility. Social Housing options. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI).
Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against attacks on Disadvantages Business Enterprises. Advocacy to preserve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Justice Program, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, White House Office
Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Addressing discrimination in housing through artificial intelligence (AI).
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometic/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Support for the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act.
Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students, increased funding for the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights, and advocacy in support of a private right of action through legislation. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education, including implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, and addressing facial recognition technology in schools. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act.
Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment and the private sector generally. Equal Employment Opportunity Disclosure Rules.
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Justice Program, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, White House Office
Workers' rights, including collection of EEO-1 data. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment and the private sector generally.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, cross-border data flows and digital trade proposals, and a digital justice bill of rights. Setting Accountable Frameworks for Ethical and Responsible Artificial Intelligence (SAFER AI). Section 222 of the Communications Act. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy against the Stop CSAM Act, Cooper Davis Act, and EARN IT Act. Advocacy on the White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, the White House Executive Order on ID Verification. OMB AI guidance. Oversight of the FTC. FTC Commercial Surveillance Rulemaking, and FCC Digital Discrimination Rulemaking. FCC Affordable Connectivity Program. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including electioneering. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, reentry, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rider, social housing principles and an office of social housing, tenant protections in government-sponsored enterprises (GSE)-back multi-family properties, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, and civil rights enforcement. HUD budget. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, and increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. AI and education. Support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Workers' rights, including collection of EEO-1 data. Advocacy in support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment and the private sector generally. Advocacy in support of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs. Advocacy in support of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in federal contracting. Advocacy in support of the SBA 8(a) Business Development program. Support for the CROWN Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocacy in support of Black Muscogee Creek Indian Citizenship, Tribal Rights, and Benefits.
Advocacy in support of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs, the Small Business Administration 8(a) program, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in federal contracting.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Minority Business Development Agency, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations, including blue slip reform. Advocacy in support of EEOC nominations and the nomination of Julie Su for Labor Secretary. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, databrokers, and a digital justice bill of rights. Advocacy in support of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy against the Stop CSAM Act, Cooper Davis Act, and EARN IT Act. Advocacy on the White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, the White House Executive Order on ID Verification, FTC Commercial Surveillance Rulemaking, and FCC Digital Discrimination Rulemaking. Voting right and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, and the Expanding the Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting and full enforcement of federal voting rights laws. Advocacy against the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform (Peoples Response Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA Act), sentencing (including the EQUAL Act), indigent defense, access to justice, reentry, disparate impact enforcement, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rider, eviction databases, anti-displacement laws, preserving public housing property for affordable housing, housing assistance flexibility and mobility services, and civil rights enforcement. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, student loans/debt policies, and increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against laws that are antidiversity and inclusion. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision. Racial health equity issues, including reproductive rights (Womens Health Protection Act, EACH Act) and Black womens maternal health, Medicaid renewals/redeterminations, and the Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis. Workers' rights, including supporting the Raise the Wage Act, the FAIR Act, and Ending Forced Arbitration in Race Discrimination Act. Advocacy against the Congressional Review Act resolutions (H. J Res. 61/S. J. Res 36) and against religious exemptions to Executive Order 11246. Advocacy against attacks on DEI in employment, and the 8(a) Business Development program and other federal contracting programs that serve Black people and other underrepresented communities. Support for the CROWN Act, the Equality Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22006 & 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy in support of Black Muscogee Creek Indian Citizenship, Tribal Rights, and Benefits. Environmental justice issues impacting communities of color.
Workers' rights, including supporting the Raise the Wage Act, the FAIR Act, and Ending Forced Arbitration in Race Discrimination Act. Advocacy against the Congressional Review Act resolutions (H. J Res. 61/S. J. Res 36) and against religious exemptions to Executive Order 11246. Advocacy against attacks on DEI in employment, and the 8(a) Business Development program and other federal contracting programs that serve Black people and other underrepresented communities. Support for the CROWN Act, the Equality Act, HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, and the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of two EEOC nominees (Kalpana Kotagal and Karla Gilbride), and the Department of Labor Secretary nominee (Julie Su).
Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, student loans/debt policies, and increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against laws that are antidiversity and inclusion. Supporting race-based college scholarships after the SFFA decision.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minority Business Development Agency, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Justice Program, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rulemaking, eviction databases, exclusionary zoning, and civil rights enforcement. Transportation equity issues related to housing.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA Act), sentencing (including the EQUAL Act), indigent defense, access to justice, reentry, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy against the Protect & Serve Act. Advocacy related to implementation of federal hate crimes laws. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety.
Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, student loans/debt policies, Student/Parental Rights Resolution and bill, and increased access to integrated schools. Advocacy against laws that are antidiversity and inclusion, and against for-profit colleges.
Advocating for the CROWN Act, the Raise the Wage Act, the Fairness for Farmworkers Act, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act), the Equal Employment for All Act, and the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act). Advocacy related to the potential impact of SCOTUS cases on workplace diversity efforts, and against Medicaid work requirements. Advocacy in support of two EEOC nominees (Kalpana Kotagal and Karla Gilbride), and the Department of Labor Secretary nominee (Julie Su).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA Act), sentencing (including the EQUAL Act), indigent defense, access to justice, reentry, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy related to implementation of federal hate crimes laws. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety.
Advocating for the CROWN Act, the Raise the Wage Act, the Fairness for Farmworkers Act, the FAIR Act. Advocacy in support of two EEOC nominees (Kalpana Kotagal and Karla Gilbride), and regarding the EEOC's Strategic Enforcement plan.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. EEOC nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, Safetech, commercial surveillance, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, an Office of Civil Rights for the Federal Trade Commission, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA), indigent defense, access to justice, sentencing reform (including the EQUAL Act), the Protect & Serve Act, HJ Res 42 (regarding the DC Council's police reform bill), implementation of the President's Executive Order on Policing (Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety), and facial recognition technology. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Fair housing, including renters rights, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rulemaking, eviction databases, and civil rights enforcement. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, Student/Parental Rights Resolution and bill, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are antidiversity and inclusion; and for-profit colleges and student debt. Racial health equity issues, including reproductive rights (Womens Health Protection Act, EACH Act). Workers' rights, including the Raise the Wage Act, the Fairness for Farmworkers Act, FAIR Act. Consumer/economic issue, including repealing the drug felony ban for SNAP recipients, guidance under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, increased enforcement against third party debt collectors engaged in unfair & deceptive practices under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act. Advocacy in support of Black farmers and debt relief, including implementation of provisions 22006 & 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy related to the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan. Advocacy in support of Black Creek individuals.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, White House Office
Advocacy for Black farmers impacted by discrimination, and regarding implementation of Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Advocating for the CROWN Act, the EACH Act, and the Resolution declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis. Advocacy in support of legislation to restore emotional distress damages to Title VI, IX, Rehab Act. Advocacy in support of two EEOC nominees (Kalpana Kotagal and Karla Gilbride), and regarding the EEOC's Strategic Enforcement plan.
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of civil rights and educational equity of students from K-12 through college. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for attending HBCUs. Advocacy to regulate for-profit colleges, and to provide debt relief for students borrowers. Advocacy in support of diversity and inclusion protections for students and teachers, and increased access to integrated and inclusive schools.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, gun control, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act & COAA Act), sentencing (including the EQUAL Act), criminal justice fines and fees, indigent defense, access to justice, reentry, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy issues related to the Safer American Plan, and implementation of federal hate crimes laws. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Advocacy related to discretionary funding by the Office of Justice Programs.
Fair housing and lending, including civil rights enforcement. Tenants rights, nuisance property ordinances, the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, and eviction databases. Federal actions to regulate rents and transparency/data about the landlord industry, including executive action. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Advocacy related to FEMA relief for people of color impacted by natural disasters.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Justice Program, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, gun control, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act), criminal justice fines and fees, indigent defense, access to justice, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy issues related to COVID-19, the Safer American Plan, and implementation of federal hate crimes laws. Advocacy for full implementation of the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. Advocacy related to discretionary funding by the Office of Justice Programs.
Fair housing and lending. Tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances. Housing protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief and tenant protections. Federal actions to regulate rents and transparency/data about the landlord industry. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Advocacy related to FEMA relief for people of color impacted by natural disasters.
Advocacy for Black farmers impacted by discrimination, and regarding provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of civil rights and educational equity of students from K-12 through college. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for attending HBCUs. Advocacy to regulate for-profit colleges, and to provide debt relief for students borrowers. Advocacy in support of diversity and inclusion protections for students and teachers, and increased access to integrated and inclusive schools.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Justice Program, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Advocating for the CROWN Act, and the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act). Advocacy for additional protections for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocacy in support of a legislative response to the Cummings decision on the Rehab Act. Advocacy in support of an EEOC nominee (Kalpana Kotagal).
Fair housing and lending. Tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances. Housing protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief and tenant protections. Fair Access to Financial Services Act.
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of civil rights and educational equity of students from K-12 through college. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for attending HBCUs. Advocacy to regulate for-profit colleges, and to provide debt relief for students borrowers. Advocacy in support of diversity and inclusion protections for students and teachers, and increased access to integrated and inclusive schools.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, gun control, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act), criminal justice fines and fees, indigent defense, access to justice, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy issues related to COVID-19 and to implementation of federal hate crimes laws. Advocacy for an Executive Order on policing.
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, White House Office
Fair housing and lending. Tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances. Housing protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief and tenant protections. Fair Access to Financial Services Act.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, internet regulation, CDA 230, facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, and a digital justice bill of rights. Voting right and election modernization, including the Electoral Count Act; HR 1, the For the People Act; and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Advocacy in support of implementation of the Executive Order on voting. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform, gun control, marijuana justice (MORE Act), indigent defense, access to justice, implementation of hate crimes acts, and facial recognition technology. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing, including tenants rights and nuisance property ordinances, disparate impact, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. Fair Access to Financial Services Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, increased access to integrated and integrated schools; and concerns with laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion and for-profit colleges and student debt. Womens Health Protection Act, and reproductive justice. The CROWN Act. HR 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, gun control, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act), criminal justice fines and fees, indigent defense, access to justice, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy issues related to COVID-19 and to implementation of federal hate crimes laws. Advocacy for an Executive Order on policing.
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, White House Office
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of civil rights and educational equity of students from K-12 through college. Advocacy regarding federal policy concerning required testing of English learners in schools. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for attending HBCUs. Advocacy to regulate for-profit colleges, and to provide debt relief for students borrowers. Advocacy in support of diversity and inclusion protections for students and teachers.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform (the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act), criminal justice fines and fees, indigent defense, access to justice, and facial recognition technology. Advocacy issues related to COVID-19 and to implementation of federal hate crimes laws.
Advocating for the CROWN Act, and the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act). Advocacy for additional protections for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, White House Office
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of civil rights and educational equity of students from K-12 through college. Advocacy regarding federal policy concerning required testing of English learners in schools. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for attending HBCUs. Advocacy for educational equity in the COVID-19 relief bills. Advocacy in support of diversity and inclusion protections for students and teachers.
Fair housing and lending, including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Housing protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief.
Advocating for the Equality Act, and the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act). Advocacy for additional protections for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for paid leave.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Criminal justice reform, including police reform (the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act), and criminal justice fines and fees. Advocacy issues related to COVID-19.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation, CDA 230, and the Technology and Criminal Justice Act. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice. Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action, school integration, and laws that are anti-diversity and inclusion.
Fair housing and lending, including rulemakings on disparate impact and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). Housing protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Advocating for the Equality Act, and the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act). Advocacy for additional protections for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for paid leave.
Fair housing and lending, including rulemakings on disparate impact and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). Housing protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief.
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of civil rights and educational equity of students from K-12 through college. Advocacy regarding federal policy concerning required testing of English learners in schools. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for attending HBCUs. Advocacy for educational equity in the COVID-19 relief bills.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Advocating for the Equality Act, and the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act). Advocacy for additional protections for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for paid leave.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform (the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act), and criminal justice fines and fees. Advocacy issues related to COVID-19.
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of civil rights and educational equity of students from K-12 through college. Advocacy regarding federal policy concerning required testing of English learners in schools. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for attending HBCUs. Advocacy for educational equity in the COVID-19 relief bills, including the American Rescue Plan.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Fair housing and lending, including rulemakings on disparate impact and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). Housing protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rent relief.
Integrity of the federal judiciary and judicial nominations. Executive nominations for agencies, primarily the Department of Justice nominees. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including internet regulation and CDA 230. Voting right and election modernization, including HR 1, the For the People Act and HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Equality Act. Criminal justice reform, primarily police reform (including George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), marijuana justice (MORE Act), and indigent defense. COVID-19 pandemic response and racial justice (including American Rescue Plan and small business relief). Fair housing (including disparate impact and AFFH rules). Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and school integration.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform (the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act), conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, marijuana justice (MORE Act), and criminal justice fines and fees. Advocacy issues related to COVID-19.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of the civil rights and educational equity of students, from K-12 through college. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for student attending HBCUs (including the Examining Educational Redlining in Lending Act). Advocacy for educational equity in COVID-response bills, including the CARES Act and the HEROES Act.
Criminal justice reform, including policing, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, bail, marijuana justice reform, and fines and fees. Advocacy related to COVID-19, and in favor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R.7120).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace. Oversight over the EEOC and OFCCP.
Criminal justice reform, including policing, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, bail, marijuana justice reform, and fines and fees. Advocacy related to COVID-19, and in favor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R.7120).
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of the civil rights and educational equity of students, from K-12 through college. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), and fair access to student loans for student attending HBCUs (including the Examining Educational Redlining in Lending Act). Advocacy for educational equity in COVID-response bills, including the CARES Act and the HEROES Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Affirmative action in higher education. Advocacy for the protection of the civil rights and educational equity of students, from K-12 through college. Advocacy for greater funding for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). Advocacy for educational equity in COVID-response bills, including the CARES Act and the HEROES Act.
Criminal justice reform, including policing, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, bail, marijuana justice reform, and fines and fees. Advocacy related to COVID-19, and in favor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R.7120).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and the P.A.I.D. Leave Act; and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Advocating for protections related to the impact of COVID-19 on people in the workplace.
Criminal justice reform, including policing, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, bail, marijuana justice reform, and fines and fees. Advocacy related to COVID-19.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocating in favor of immigration relief for Liberian Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders.
Criminal justice reform, including policing, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, bail, marijuana justice reform, and fines and fees.
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act.
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocating for H.R. 1185/S. 463, The FAMILY Act (paid family and medical leave) and H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act.
Criminal justice reform, including policing, conditions of confinement, sentencing reform, bail, marijuana justice reform, and fines and fees.
Fair housing and lending. HUDs NPR on disparate impact.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE