Press Releases
Nov 15, 2016
Over 340,000 Signatures Delivered to Congress Rejecting Discrimination in Defense Bill
WASHINGTON 鈥� More than a dozen national organizations delivered over 342,000 petition signatures to Congress today in opposition to an amendment in the annual defense bill that w...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Nov 15, 2016
Washington State Supreme Court Hears Case of Gay Couple Discriminated Against by Florist
BELLEVUE, Wash. 鈥� The Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in the case in which a florist refused to sell flowers to a gay couple for their wedding.
A lower ...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Arlene's Flowers et al v. Washington et al
Nov 09, 2016
桃子视频Statement on Donald Trump鈥檚 Election
NEW YORK 鈥� In response to Donald Trump鈥檚 election as president of the United States, Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the 桃子视频, had the follow...
Nov 04, 2016
President Grants Commutations to 72 Federal Prisoners, Including Donald Lee Graham
WASHINGTON 鈥� After commuting the sentences of 200 prisoners in October, President Obama today commuted the sentences of 72 more prisoners. Of today鈥檚 72 grants, at least 51 wer...
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Smart Justice
Nov 04, 2016
Court Permanently Blocks Kansas鈥� Dual Voter Registration System
Judge Rules Secretary of State Kris Kobach 鈥楲acks the Authority to Create a Two-Tiered System of Voter Registration鈥�
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: Brown v. Kobach
Nov 04, 2016
桃子视频Urges Justice Department to Investigate Militarized Response at Standing Rock Protest
桃子视频and Leadership Conference Call for End to Law Enforcement Response to Peaceful Protestors With Weapons of War
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News & CommentaryMar 2026
Civil Liberties
Your Questions Answered: Can Congress Stop President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran?. Explore News & Commentary.Your Questions Answered: Can Congress Stop President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran?
Amid President Donald Trump's unconstitutional war against Iran, 桃子视频experts break down who has the power to declare war 鈥� and how Congress can assert its war powers. -
West VirginiaMar 2026
Disability Rights
Solutions Oriented Addiction Response West Virginia V. State Of West Virginia. Explore Case.Solutions Oriented Addiction Response West Virginia v. State of West Virginia
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New JerseyMar 2026
Voting Rights
United States V. Caldwell. Explore Case.United States v. Caldwell
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the State of New Jersey, seeking private, confidential voter data. DOJ鈥檚 efforts appear to be part of an effort to build a national voter database without congressional authorization and to improperly question the validity of state voter rolls.