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. Press Releases Archive
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April 13, 2007
Affirmative Action Group Assails Commission Report on Affirmative Action in Law Schools
April 12, 2007
LCCR Lauds Senate Introduction of Hate Crimes Bill
April 4, 2007
National Civil Rights Groups Call for Immediate Moratorium on Foreclosure Resulting from Risky Subprime Loans
March 1, 2007
Statement of Nancy Zirkin, Vice President of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
February 28, 2007
Leading Human, Civil, and Labor Rights Organizations Support Employee Free Choice Act
February 27, 2007
Civil Rights Coalition Applauds Freddie Mac???s Decision to Stop Underwriting Risky Subprime Loans
January 31, 2007
Civil Rights Coalition Applauds Expected Passage of Federal Minimum Wage Act
October 30, 2006
Leadership Conference Releases Voting Record Detailing 109th Congress' Civil Rights Record
October 10, 2006
Civil Rights Coalition Files Friend-of-the-Court Brief in Support of School Diversity
September 20, 2006
Rights Leaders Warn Voters Would Lose Franchise Under Proposed Voter ID Bill
September 20, 2006
It's Up to Senate to Stop Ill-Conceived Voter ID Bill
July 27, 2006
Civil Rights Coalition Celebrates Renewal of Landmark Voting Rights Act
July 25, 2006
New Reports Document Loss of Good Jobs for Women & Minorities in the Communications & Media Industries
July 20, 2006
LCCR Lauds Swift Senate Vote to Reauthorize the Voting Rights Act
July 13, 2006
Civil Rights Coalition Lauds Bipartisan House Vote to Renew Landmark VRA, Looks to Senate for Swift Action
June 21, 2006
LCCR Disappointed that House Failed to Vote on Voting Rights Act Reauthorization Bill
June 9, 2006
Civil Rights Community Pushes for Akaka Bill To Be Reconsidered
June 7, 2006
Civil Rights Coalition Lauds Rejection of Federal Marriage Amendment
May 26, 2006
Civil Rights Coalition Decries Confirmation of Kavanaugh
May 25, 2006
Civil Rights Coalition Pushes for Real Immigration Reform
May 11, 2006
Civil Rights Coalition Profoundly Disappointed in Partisan Kavanaugh Vote
May 10, 2006
Civil Rights Coalition Lauds DC Voting Rights Agreement
May 2, 2006
Civil Rights Coalition Lauds Historic Bipartisan, Bicameral Support for Voting Rights
April 27, 2006
House and Senate Committees Join Forces in Setting Stage for Voting Rights Act Renewal
