The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement. March Index Page
Civil Rights Group Identifies Essential Programs Facing Severe Cuts in House Budget Bill
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
In a letter to U.S. senators urging them to oppose House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1), The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is raising concerns about proposed budget cuts to programs serving the needs of the most vulnerable Americans.
Categories: Poverty & Welfare
Civil Rights Coalition Urges Cancellation of Anti-Muslim Hearings, Releases Report on Racial Profiling
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is calling on Rep. Peter King, R. N.Y., to cancel a hearing scheduled for Thursday on "radicalization of the American Muslim community and homegrown terrorists." The hearing is a "disservice to the seriousness of the topic of 'domestic terrorism,'" the coalition said.
Categories: Discrimination, Criminal Justice System
Deadline for David Carliner Public Interest Lawyer Award Is March 14
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The American Constitution Society (ACS) is accepting applications for the 2011 David Carliner Public Interest Award through March 14. The $10,000 award is for mid-career public interest lawyers whose work exemplifies its namesake' commitment to advocacy on behalf of marginalized people.
Categories: The Leadership Conference
