
VRA for Today
The Leadership Conference is pushing Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to update the Voting Rights Act, which protects voters from racially discriminatory voting practices. Learn more at VRAforToday.org
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President Obama Nominates Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court
The Leadership Conference is coordinating a broad effort to ensure the Senate does its job and confirms Merrick Garland to the vacant seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Immigration Reform
The Leadership Conference continues to push for a fair and comprehensive immigration reform bill that will ensure a roadmap to citizenship for millions of aspiring citizens and upholds the civil and human rights of every person in the United States.
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Education Equity and Accountability
The Leadership Conference is working to ensure that all students have access to a quality education.
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CFPB Releases Proposed Payday Lending Rule
At a field hearing in Kansas City on June 2, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule to rein in predatory payday and car title lending – an industry that targets communities of color.




