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America's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, & public education. Established in 1940.

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    Aug 25

    . strives to fight voter suppression & enable voters. We are proud to launch , a voting rights microsite, to make it easier for you to register to vote, report voter suppression, volunteer on & more! Visit today.

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  2. 4 hours ago

    "Black Texans could lose out on their fair share of federal funding and political representation!" Only 59.6 percent of households have completed the Census. The deadline is September 30!

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  3. 4 hours ago

    Tomorrow evening we'll be showing a special screening of "The Trials of Constance Baker Motley!" Join us on Sunday at 7PM on our Facebook to learn more about Constance Baker Motley's incredible legacy.

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  4. 4 hours ago

    Police union contracts and the provisions within them can shield officers from accountability and prevent justice. Use the Police Union Contract Toolkit to check for problematic provisions in your local contracts today:

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    10 hours ago

    Which state has the largest number of Black residents? Texas. Almost 4 million Black ppl. live in TX. Maybe more. If you want political power at the state and local level, you have to . We’re in the final weeks. Fill out the Census. TODAY!

    "Black Texans could lose out on their fair share of federal funding and political representation!" Only 59.6 percent of households have completed the Census. The deadline is September 30!
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  6. 9 hours ago

    The Trump administration moved the deadline up an entire month despite the alarmingly low response rates of communities of color. Help raise awareness ahead of the Sept. 30th deadline by joining 's campaign. Visit today!

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  7. 10 hours ago

    .'s "release of its final Disparate Impact Rule...dismantle(s) decades of progress made toward eliminating housing and lending discrimination against Black people..." - , LDF Director of Policy

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  8. 11 hours ago

    TX, don't get counted out of the ! The Census deadline is only 25 days away.

    "Black Texans could lose out on their fair share of federal funding and political representation!" Only 59.6 percent of households have completed the Census. The deadline is September 30!
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  9. 20 hours ago

    As part of 's effort, we have launched , a 2020 election microsite. This site is your go-to for info on voter registration, voter suppression, volunteering, and more! Visit today!

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  10. Retweeted
    Sep 4

    🚨 just published his latest action to gut civil rights & fair housing protections. The final Disparate Impact rule is designed to make it nearly impossible for POC to challenge discriminatory effects in hsg and beyond:

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  11. Retweeted
    Sep 4

    At our 65th Anniversary celebration I had the distinct privilege & pleasure of hanging w/ Ms. of the whom we honored. She has the same resolve & tenacity as shown in that photo-deepened by years of wisdom.

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    Sep 4

    How do Black families lose their homes in NYC? Here's one way. The City's Third Party Transfer Program. We've filed an amicus brief in the case challenging the practice. Read it here:

    Since 1996, NYC's Third Party Transfer Program (TPT) has transferred properties with outstanding municipal debt to third-party owners--a practice that has disproportionately resulted in Black families losing their homes & the opportunity to accrue wealth.
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  13. Sep 4

    This Sunday, join us for a rescheduled screening of "The Trials of Constance Baker Motley." Learn about her early career as a young attorney at LDF, her seminal cases, and the road that led her to become the first Black woman federal judge.

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  14. Sep 4

    Mark your calendars! This Sunday, Associate Director-Counsel will join for a special edition of on the state of our democracy and the upcoming November election.

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  15. Sep 4

    The increased wave of violence against protestors, including people driving their cars into demonstrators, cannot be allowed to continue. Elected officials must not only condemn this violence, but local officials must strictly enforce laws against those who menace protestors.

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    BREAKING: Here’s the view from the Times Square camera of the moment a vehicle drove through Black Lives Matter demonstrators.
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  16. Sep 4

    Police secrecy largely relies upon police union contracts and the provisions within them that shield officers from adequate consequences. Advocate for accountability by looking up your local police union contracts using 's toolkit today:

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    Sep 4

    In honor of the 65th anniversary of , hosted a panel featuring four women who are symbols for school desegregation and bravery, including the Little Rock Nine's Elizabeth Eckford. Listen to her share her story here:

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    Sep 4

    On this day, nine Black students attempted to attend their first day of class at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Known as the Little Rock Nine, they were met with a racist mob, and the National Guard blocked their entry.

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  19. Sep 4

    “We are gratified that Macy’s will undertake efforts to hire an expert to review its criminal history screening policies and ensure that they provide economic opportunities for qualified applicants and employees." --Sherrilyn Ifill

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    Sep 3

    JUST ANNOUNCED: & will dedicate a full week of special coverage to issues related to U.S. election security and voting across all platforms. "Vote Watch" week kicks off with a special edition of with this Sunday.

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    Sep 3

    Which state has the largest Black population? Mississippi. The Black population in 2018 was almost 38%. What is it today? You can’t exercise political power if you’re not counted. Fill out the Census. For representation and resources. For our future.

    "At the time of this writing, Mississippi is ranked 🚨 43rd 🚨 among the states in terms of the share of its population that has completed the 2020 Census." The Census deadline is September 30! Get counted today!
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