February 29, 2024, New York – In advance of the launch of a mass mobilization by the Poor People’s Campaign on March 2, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: The Center...
Open records requests from RISE St. James in Louisiana revealed critically important information about the burial grounds of formerly enslaved Black people. Photo credit: Bron Moyi for Louisiana...
March 7, 2024, New York – In response to the governor of New York’s announcement of a five-point “subway safety” plan, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: The Center...
...In the face of JXN Water’s ongoing lack of transparency , the organizations seek to ensure an official role for community involvement. The campaign urges that accountability and transparency must...
A Major Step Toward Ensuring Transparency and Accountability on the Management of Jackson’s Water System March 20, 2024, Jackson, MS – After months of public advocacy, legal challenges, and community...
...Lee remains determined not to die in prison. In 2016, the court assigned him an attorney to assist with his post-conviction appeal. In Pennsylvania, a person must file a notice for appeal within...
A few months ago, I gathered with colleagues and allies to mark the 10th anniversary of the landmark stop-and-frisk ruling , which held New York City liable for a pattern of unconstitutional stops...
Testimonies to the UN Special Rapporteur on Racism Expose Water Inequality and Demand Immediate Action to Address Infrastructure and Discriminatory Funding Practices March 22, 2024 – In recognition...
