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.
Voting Rights
The basis and foundation of our democratic form of government is the right to vote. Voting is one of the most important tools Americans have to influence the policies the government adopts. Unfortunately, many Americans are effectively denied their right to vote.
Congressional Forum Examines the Potential Impact of State Voter Registration LawsNovember 18, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference At a Congressional forum this week, civil and human rights advocates warned about the potential for widespread voter suppression under recently adopted state voter registration laws. Study: Restrictive Voting Laws Could Affect Five Million AmericansOctober 5, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference A new study from the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law finds that as many as five million voters will be adversely affected in the 2012 election by new restrictive state voting laws. Federal Court Upholds Constitutionality of Key Provision of the Voting Rights ActSeptember 23, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge John Bates upheld the constitutionality of a key provision of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in a case brought by Shelby County, Alabama. New State Voting Laws Roll Back Civil Rights ClockSeptember 20, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference At a Senate Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights hearing last week, senators and civil and human rights organizations expressed concern over what one witness called an assault on voting rights comparable to the Jim Crow era. The hearing focused on the recent wave of state legislation that will restrict voters’ access to the polls, disenfranchising millions of voters. Report: Voter ID Proposals Threaten Voting RightsApril 22, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference The push to require a government-issued photo ID in order to vote could disenfranchise millions of voters, according to a recent report by the Advancement Project. Aggressive Use of ‘Ballot Security’ Measures Raising Civil Rights ConcernsOctober 30, 2010 - Posted by The Leadership Conference The growing use of "ballot security" measures aimed at limiting voter fraud has raised civil rights concerns because of their potential to disrupt the voting process, to disproportionately target minority voters, and to cause voter confusion and intimidation, according to a new report by the Brennan Center for Justice. Election Protection Using Twitter to Defend Voting RightsOctober 29, 2010 - Posted by Ron Bigler This election season, Election Protection (EP), the nation's largest non-partisan voter protection coalition, will be using Twitter as part of its election monitoring activities. EP is encouraging voters to send Tweets if they are experiencing problems at the polls such as "long lines, voter intimidation, suspicious behavior, voting machine malfunctions, and registration errors." Supporters Rally to Restore Voting Rights to Ex-FelonsSeptember 17, 2010 - Posted by The Leadership Conference The National Black Law Student Association (NBLSA) hosted a rally today at the University of the District of Columbia in support of legislation that would restore voting rights to ex-felons. Speakers at the event included individuals affected by felony disenfranchisement; members of the NBLSA; Katherine S. Broderick, dean of the University of the District of Columbia's Law School; and representatives of the American Civil Liberties Union and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Kimberly Haven, executive director of Justice Maryland, described the feeling of having her voting rights restored due to Maryland's Voting Registration Protection Act: "My vote is my voice. My voice is my power." National Black Law Student Association to Hold Rally for the Democracy Restoration ActSeptember 14, 2010 - Posted by The Leadership Conference On September 17, the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) will hold a rally in support of the Democracy Restoration Act (DRA) of 2009 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the University of the District of Columbia. Report Warns Foreclosure Crisis Threatens Voting RightsSeptember 8, 2010 - Posted by The Leadership Conference Last week, the Fair Elections Legal Network released a report detailing how the voting rights of many people with foreclosed homes may be in danger this election cycle unless Secretaries of State in each state take action. |
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