SHAMEFUL: Health care is a human right and giving ICE our personal data puts our access to health care at stake. We'll say it again: Data seizures like these don't just hurt immigrants, they hurt us all. Congress must step up and protect our data from abuse!

Civil Rights Coalition Urges Senate to Pass The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

We are not just celebrating 60 years of voting rights, we’re calling out more than a decade of harm aimed at voters of color. Those in power see the rise of a multiracial democracy as a threat, and they are doing everything they can to silence it. civilrights.org/2025/07/29/c...

Why is the John Lewis Voting Rights Act being reintroduced now? Listen as @maya4rights.bsky.social explains the significance of this legislation and its impact on everyone's right to vote.

Census is planning on hiring fewer temporary workers for the 2030 count, watchdog reports An official from the nonprofit Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights said the smaller workforce, among other proposed changes, could contribute to undercounts of certain groups.

“If people are not represented in the data, they are not represented in our democracy. They're also not represented in the economy. They're not represented in decision making." Meeta Anand of @civilrightsorg.bsky.social www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

Data can show if government programs work or not, but the Trump administration is suppressing the necessary information The government, because it takes the lead in implementing official policies, is in a unique position to collect and store sensitive data collected over long periods of time.

When data is hidden, people lose. The Trump administration is suppressing critical information that shows whether government programs actually work—blocking accountability and hurting communities. We deserve transparency. theconversation.com/data-can-sho...

Pressley, Jackson, Advocates Defend DEI, Affirm Commitment to an Equitable, Inclusive America - Ayanna Pressley Six Months into Trump Admin, Pressley Reintroduces Bill to Codify Equity, Improve Government Services for Underserved Communities Bill Text |...

“Regardless of your race, ZIP code, or bank account, we need the government to make sure we are getting the health care, education, and other services we all need.” @maya4rights.bsky.social of @civilrightsorg.bsky.social pressley.house.gov/2025/07/24/p...

The Leadership Conference Expresses Deep Concern Over Release of MLK Records Against King Family Wishes The Leadership Conference issued the following statement after the release of the MLK records against the wishes of the King family.

We are deeply concerned by the Trump administration’s decision to release FBI records related to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This action disregards the privacy and dignity of a man who dedicated his life to justice and equality. civilrights.org/2025/07/22/t...

“When the government uses its power to punish organizations for their advocacy, it attacks freedom of speech and freedom of association, threatening any person or group who wishes to educate the public and make demands of elected leaders.”

Read our letter here: civilrights.org/resource/def...

Trump administration 'attacks' hurting Black America, Urban League says 'Attacks' on democracy and civil rights have put Black America in a 'State of Emergency' Urban League says at conference in Cleveland.

The United States, and Black people in particular, are living in a “state of emergency” as the Trump administration and many in corporate America seek to obliterate diversity, equity and inclusion gains. signalcleveland.org/black-americ...

Here legally since 1999, thousands of immigrants have 60 days to leave In September, the Department of Homeland Security will end temporary protections for more than 50,000 Hondurans and Nicaraguans who have lived legally in the U.S. for decades.

The Trump administration just moved to end TPS protections for people from Honduras & Nicaragua — putting thousands at risk of deportation and tearing families apart. Lives and communities are on the line. wapo.st/4obhHfx

Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will gain access to personally identifiable information for all of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees.

SHAMEFUL: Health care is a human right and giving ICE our personal data puts our access to health care at stake. We'll say it again: Data seizures like these don't just hurt immigrants, they hurt us all. Congress must step up and protect our data from abuse! apnews.com/article/immi...

As Leslie Proll of @civilrightsorg.bsky.social says here, we can build a multiracial democracy where our voices are heard and our needs are met.

Join us TODAY for a nationwide day of action! Find a #GoodTroubleLivesOn event in your community: goodtroubleliveson.org#attend

This week’s anti-NGO hearings are a circus and an attempt to weaponize the government to go after those providing services to communities in need. Why? To advance an agenda of mass deportations and chaos.

No administration should be allowed to attack NGOs with no evidence of wrongdoing.

Good Trouble Lives On On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, v...

John Lewis didn’t wait for permission to demand change — and neither will we.

He taught us that we must confront injustice wherever it lives. Join us July 17 because #GoodTroubleLivesOn.

Find an event near you: goodtroubleliveson.org#attend

DOJ Indicts East LA Community Defender Accused of Giving Face Shields to Anti-ICE Protesters | Common Dreams One group asserted that Alejandro Orellana "has done nothing wrong; speaking out against ICE terror, raids, and deportations is not a crime, protesting is not a crime!"

SHAMEFUL: Alejandro Orellana, a 29-year-old East L.A. immigrant rights defender and U.S. Marine vet, was federally indicted after handing out face shields, masks & water to protesters during anti‑ICE demonstrations. He faces up to 5 years prison. www.commondreams.org/news/alejand...

14th Amendment was ratified 157 years ago to grant citizenship to Black Americans. MAGA is now reshaping it "In some ways, the 14th Amendment is the original articulation that Black lives matter," says civil rights attorney Damon Hewitt.

“You need efforts that are grounded in equity in order to create a society where everyone thrives... Centuries of being disadvantaged cannot just be remedied by saying we are just going to treat everyone exactly the same.” - Meeta Anand of @civilrightsorg.bsky.social thegrio.com/2025/07/11/1...

It’s time to close the wage gap. For every dollar white men earn, Black women are paid significantly less. This disparity has deep roots, but together we can make a difference. Let’s work towards equal pay for all. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay

ICE accused of racial profiling in detentions of Latino U.S. citizens Reports of citizens of Latino descent being detained — or stopped and asked to prove citizenship — are rippling through Latino communities.

U.S. citizens aren't supposed to be arrested or detained unless agents allege they're breaking laws. But reports of citizens of Latino descent being detained — or stopped and asked to prove citizenship — are rippling through Latino communities nationwide. www.axios.com/2025/07/09/i...

From Backstory to Blueprint: Carrying Juneteenth’s Resilience into Tomorrow - L.A. Focus Newspaper ​When communities gather to celebrate Juneteenth, it’s easy to think of it as a commemoration of what was. But this year’s Empowerment Congress Juneteenth Experience in Los Angelesreminded me—and ever...

"Resilience comes from remembering.​It’s not just remembering the past—it is remembering what inspires us…It is remembering why we do what we do…why we have to struggle in the face of cruelty, of corruption, of chaos.” - Maya Wiley of The Leadership Conference www.lafocusnews.com/from-backsto...

Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ reveals the ongoing cruelty towards migrants in US President’s supporters are gleeful but Everglades jail could prove to be a humanitarian and environmental tragedy

Florida’s new detention center, “Alligator Alcatraz”, is a chilling reminder that cruelty is the point. With the passing of the “big horrific bill,” more funding will flow to inhumane enforcement and detention of migrants. We must demand care—not cages. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

REMINDER: People have the right to due process. It is written plain and simple in our country's Constitution. We must be alarmed by how ICE is treating those in detention because it could easily be anyone.

Call Congress to demand due process: 202-224-3121

As Trump signs ‘Big’ bill, leaders say Republicans should be shamed for 'assault on Black lives' Black leaders are decrying what they call the "Big Ugly Bill," which makes historic cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and education services.

"It literally uses our tax dollars to drive inequality and the stripping away of civil rights, which this president promises with the stroke of his poisoned pen." @maya4rights.bsky.social, of @civilrightsorg.bsky.social on Trump signing the reconciliation bill into law. thegrio.com/2025/07/04/t...

The Trump administration wants to override local control and cancel programs they deem "illegal DEI," yet Secretary McMahon has no clear explanation of what that means.

Thank you, Rep. Summer Lee, for holding Secretary McMahon accountable.

US sees spate of arrests of civilians impersonating Ice officers Experts say trend of agents detaining people while masking and wearing plainclothes increases risk

“Federal agents wearing masks and casual clothing significantly increases this risk of any citizen dressing up in a way that fools the public into believing they are law enforcement so they can engage in illegal activity. It is a public safety threat." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

While the country celebrates its independence, millions of people will be facing the repercussions of Trump’s big, ugly budget bill.

In our 75-year history, we have never stopped fighting for a more fair America and we are not stopping now. Join us: bit.ly/CivilRightsPledge

The Leadership Conference Statement on the Passage of the Big Horrific Bill

Make no mistake: This big, bad economy-busting bill is a bill that will hurt people in every community, of every race, and in far too many ways. Proponents can spin it any way they want, but people will suffer. civilrights.org/2025/07/03/t...

The "Big, Beautiful Bill" is the reverse Robin Hood — utility and food bills will rise, student loan payments will increase, and vital programs will disappear.

It's not too late! Contact your reps now and tell them to vote NO on this bill: p2a.co/WEoB6y1

State and local governments should have the right to protect their residents against harmful technology and hold the companies responsible to account. insideaipolicy.com/share/18394

If this big, ugly bill passes, it will cut billions in funding for Medicaid, SNAP, education grants, and much more, which will negatively impact everyday people. Listen as @maya4rights.bsky.social talks about what's at stake.

The Senate has dealt the American people a devastating blow that could impact generations to come.

Here is how our civil rights could be further destroyed if the House of Representatives doesn’t stop this big, horrific bill: 🔗 civilrights.org/2025/07/01/t...