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.
Laws Banning Same-Sex Marriage
Marriage Protection Amendment (2005/2006)
- Civil Rights Groups Laud Defeat of Federal Marriage Amendment in House - 7/19/06
- Divisive Federal Marriage Amendment Dies in the Senate - 6/9/06
- Civil Rights Coalition Lauds Rejection of Federal Marriage Amendment - Press Release - 6/7/06
- Oppose the "Federal Marriage Amendment" (S.J. Res. 1) - Advocacy Letter - 06/05/06
- Civil Rights Leaders Say Federal Marriage Amendment Is Discriminatory - 5/15/06
- Same-Sex Marriage Bans Involved in Legislative and Judicial Frays - 3/23/05
Federal Marriage Amendment (2004)
- Senate Rejects Constitutional Amendment to Ban Same-Sex Marriages - 7/14/04
- Civil Rights Coalition Says, "Don't Write Discrimination into the U.S. Constitution" - Press Release - 7/14/04
- Federal Marriage Amendment - Advocacy Letter - 7/14/04
- Religious Leaders Oppose Constitutional Amendment to Ban Same-Sex Marriage - 6/21/04
- Judge Robert Bork, Rep. Barney Frank Debate Marriage Amendment In Congressional Hearing - 5/25/04
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Civil Rights Coalition Speaks Out Against Writing Discrimination Into the U.S. Constitution - Press Release - 2/11/04
Marriage Protection Act (2004)
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Civil Rights Coalition urges congress to reject radical "court-stripping" measure - Press Release - 7/21/04
Federal Marriage Amendment (2003)
- Senate Civil Rights Subcommittee Debates Same-Sex Marriage - 9/22/03
- Oppose the Federal Marriage Amendment - Advocacy Letter - 9/03/03
