Telephonic Press Call with Chair Catherine E. Lhamon and Commissioner Debo P. Adegbile
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
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WHAT: On September 12, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will release An Assessment of Minority Voting Rights Access in the United States. The report examines the U.S. Department of Justice's enforcement of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) since 2006, in particular, after the U.S. Supreme Court's 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder. The report is based on extensive research and expert and public testimonies from former U.S. Department of Justice officials, state election officials and voting rights experts and advocates. The report will be available on the Commission's website on the day of the press call. | |
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WHEN: |
September 12, 2018 at 11:00 am EDT |
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WHERE: |
Call-in line: 877-260-1479 |
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Conference ID: 1889582 | |
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WHO: |
Catherine E. Lhamon, Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights |
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Debo P. Adegbile, Commissioner, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights | |
The Commission was established in 1957 with the initial charge of addressing voting rights, and our reporting on pervasive voting discrimination contributed to the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. The Commission's February voting rights briefing featured 23 current and former state and federal officials, legal experts, academics, and advocates, as well as members of the public who shared views and experiences with exercising their right to vote. We invite you to view part 1, part 2, and the open public comment session.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is the only independent, bipartisan agency charged with advising the President and Congress on civil rights and reporting annually on federal civil rights enforcement. For information about the Commission, please visit www.usccr.gov and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Contact: Brian Walch
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 202-376-8371
SOURCE U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
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