The right to vote is fundamental to a healthy democracy and election administration decisions directly impact how and whether eligible …
Community Victory: Jackson Park Housing Pilot Ordinance Passes After a Decade of Organizing
After years of community advocacy, the City Council has passed the Jackson Park Housing Pilot Ordinance – a critical step …
Former Intern Joseph Dole Publishes “Voting as a Crime Prevention Strategy”
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee had the privilege of working with community leader Joseph Dole on carceral voting initiatives in 2023 and …
Nonpartisan Voting Rights Organizations Send Second Notice of Violation of the National Voter Registration Act to Indiana State Election Officials
On July, 1, 2025, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, national Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and William …
Support for a Vote Center Model in Monroe County, Indiana
Through its Midwest Voting Rights Program, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights has been a leader in advocating for voter …
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee Joins Education Civil Rights Alliance in Opposing EOs 14280 & 14281
“On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued two executive orders that will erode civil rights protections for students if implemented. …
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee’s Testimony Opposing the SAVE Act
Ami Gandhi, Director of the Midwest Voting Rights Program, provided testimony on behalf of Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights …
Protecting the Vote – 2025 Illinois Municipal Elections
Municipal elections are an important opportunity for voters to make their voices heard and to elect their local leaders. Chicago …
HOPE, NCR, Four Black Women File Lawsuit After Investigation Reveals Source of Income Discrimination by Fulton Grace Realty
HOPE Fair Housing Center (HOPE), Northside Community Resources (NCR), and four Housing Choice Voucher (Voucher) holders filed a lawsuit against …
Nonpartisan Voting Rights Organizations Warn Indiana State Election Officials that Discriminatory Citizenship Check Law Violates Federal Law
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, national Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and William R. Groth and Daniel …