In advance of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights coalition of more than 200 national civil rights groups – including the Equal Justice Society – released an open “Statement on Achieving Equal Justice and Opportunity” promising to protect vulnerable communities in the face of a hostile CongressContinueContinue reading “Coalition Stands Firm on Civil Rights in the Face of Threats from Trump Administration and Congress”
Author Archives: Keith Kamisugi
Participating in the Women’s March on Washington? Share your stories!
On January 21, 2017, the Women’s March on Washington will unite us in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families, recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country. We would like to share the stories of EJS supportersContinueContinue reading “Participating in the Women’s March on Washington? Share your stories!”
Daily Journal Op-Ed by Allison Elgart on Post-Election SCOTUS
Equal Justice Society Legal Director Allison Elgart penned an op-ed in the Daily Journal legal newspaper shortly after the election. Allison shares her thoughts on how the President-Elect’s future Supreme Court nominee may impact issues before the Court, such as diversity in higher education. You can download a PDF of the article here.