The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

“The Federal Role in America’s Infrastructure” United States House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Wade Henderson - February 28, 2013
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

"The choices we make with respect to federal transportation policy—what we build, where we build, who builds it, what energy powers it—have an enormous impact on our economy, our climate, our health, and on our ability as a society to achieve the American Dream. "

Statement of Wade Henderson, President & CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: Hearing on “Census: Planning Ahead For 2020”
Wade Henderson - July 18, 2012
Subcommittee On Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, And International Security

"Simply put, the loss of ACS data would thwart both public and private efforts to address the needs and interests of our diverse country. "

Excluded from Democracy: The Impact of Recent Voting Changes
Wade Henderson - November 14, 2011
House Committee on the Judiciary-Minority

"Recently-erected barriers to the ballot such as photo ID requirements, shortened early voting periods, limits on poll worker assistance, proof of citizenship requirements at the polls, restrictions on same day and third-party registration, and disenfranchisement of former felons are nothing less than an all-out assault on the progress of the last century—indeed, on the very legacy of the civil and human rights movement. "

Hearing on “Legislative Issues for Transportation Reauthorization”
Wade Henderson - July 21, 2011
Commmittee on Environment & Public Works

Women's Rights Are Human Rights: U.S. Ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Wade Henderson - November 18, 2010
Senate Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law

"With the addition of Human Rights to our name this year, The Leadership Conference is signaling the importance of using the international human rights framework as another powerful tool to advance our civil rights and social justice agenda. We view ratifying the CEDAW treaty as fundamental to achieving equal rights and opportunities for women around the world, including the United States. The failure to ratify this treaty for the rights of women undercuts the credibility of our nation’s stated intention to engage as a global partner, and weakens the effectiveness of our advocacy for human rights, including the rights of women and girls everywhere."

Hearing on "Racial Profiling and the Use of Suspect Classifications in Law Enforcement Policy"
Wade Henderson - June 17, 2010
House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties

"Racial profiling violates U.S. laws. According to the U.S. Constitution and federal laws and guidelines, every person has the fundamental right to equal protection under the law, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin. Racial profiling is so insidious and pervasive that it can affect people in their homes or at work, or while driving, flying, or walking. It is antithetical to the founding principle in the Declaration of Independence that “all men are created equal” and to the Constitutional right to equal protection under the law, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin."

Civil and Human Rights Perspective on the Obama Administration's Financial Regulatory Reform Proposals
Nancy Zirkin - July 16, 2009
House Committee on Financial Services

"The problem with relying on federal bank regulators to protect our communities is fairly simple; it lies in the basic structure of our current regulatory system. It is a structure that is virtually designed to fail consumers. "

Statement on the Need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform and More Humane Immigration Enforcement
Wade Henderson - April 30, 2009
Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship

"I think it is clear to everyone that our nation’s immigration system is badly broken. It fails to keep up with economic realities, it does not keep track of who is here, and it does not give people enough incentive to play by the rules. We clearly need drastic changes."

A Strong Labor Movement Is Critical to the Continuing Advancement of Civil Rights in Our Nation
Wade Henderson - March 10, 2009
Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

"In times of economic downturn, civil rights gains are very much at risk as the souring economy takes the greatest toll on women and minority workers. Unions can play a critical role in preventing such a setback for the civil rights movement."

Status of the Digital Television (DTV) Transition
Mark Lloyd - February 5, 2009
Federal Communications Commission

"We are continuing the work we’ve been doing for over a year now to inform people about the coupon program, and we are providing information about where to get converter boxes and antennae, how to set up that equipment with their existing television sets, and providing a resource for people to donate and receive donated coupons. "