The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Yesterday's presidential turkey pardon represents one of the president's most significant constitutional powers— the authority to grant clemency. With his remaining time in office, Biden has an opportunity to grant numerous clemency petitions and right at least some of the wrongs that have disproportionately caused harm to Black, Latino, and other marginalized communities. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/etT_5wMh

NEW: In our latest episode of #PodForTheCause, Jasmine Tyler of the Justice Policy Institute shares her thoughts on what the Biden-Harris administration should prioritize for the remainder of their term. Clemency advance racial justice by correcting unjust and inequitable sentences. Want to hear more? Listen and subscribe today on any major streaming platform, or visit PodForTheCause.org.

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Disability advocates & government officials recently met to discuss improving disability data collection—a key first step toward robust, ongoing collaboration to ensure more accurate, inclusive data. Full engagement with the disability community is essential. Read more in our latest blog. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eXMCHvck

“Inclusion is a better path forward than demonizing our immigrant neighbors who live and work among us, contributing to our society.” Our latest blog explores how rising xenophobic rhetoric and policy proposals threaten our economy and undermine due process. https://lnkd.in/eX8fkXbn

One year ago, President Biden signed an executive order for safe and secure use of AI. While it was a step in the right direction for AI safeguards, we need more action to ensure technology benefits all of us, not just the wealthy and privileged few. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eMVDg7Xa

In our latest blog, staff member Imani Bryant explains how the 2020 Census is impacting her voting power in this election cycle. "My family’s polling place will no longer be the middle school where my dad has taught for more than a decade. Instead, I will be voting in Georgia’s 14th congressional district, which is composed of mostly rural white voters. Meanwhile, one street over from our home remains in the GA-13th district." https://lnkd.in/eZJADQRB

As Latinos become a larger share of the U.S. population, a successful census — and with it a greater understanding of the diversity of the United States — will be impossible without a fair and accurate count and data collection on Latinos. Read more about the work being done now to ensure an accurate and fair 2030 Census in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eQ53cBXm

Politicians and media outlets frequently exploit immigration issues, falsely portraying immigrants as threats to society and fueling division, misinformation, and xenophobia. This has left millions of undocumented immigrants marginalized, living in fear. The creation of accessible pathways to citizenship is essential not only for the well-being of immigrants themselves, but also for the entire country — fostering a stronger, more inclusive society. Read about the benefits of creating more pathways to citizenship for immigrants in our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/epK6EmDU

Election season is here! Check out the latest episode of #PodForTheCause, where we discuss everything you need to know about election misinformation. Watch as Marcia Johnson of Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law shares important insights on voter information. Listen + subscribe on any major streaming platforms or PodForTheCause.org. Make sure you're registered to vote: bit.ly/ASIVaction And learn more about how we can all fight election mis- and disinformation and https://lnkd.in/eq-UzGaF