@civilrightsorg

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights — a diverse coalition advocating for policies that make our country more fair and free. Led by @mayawiley.

 Washington, DC
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Black History Month began 100 years ago as Negro History Week. Carter G. Woodson created this week to correct the record of Black contributions. A century later, the fight to tell the full truth about our history continues. This month, we honor the legacy. And we protect it.
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We’re one week out from Election Day, and we’re counting on YOU to make your voice heard. Questions along the way? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to reach a trained, nonpartisan volunteer. 866ourvote.org/
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Eight years ago, a gunman murdered 11 worshipers at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in an attack rooted in white supremacy and antisemitic, anti-immigrant conspiracy theories. We remember the lives lost. No one should be fearful to worship freely.
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“Voting Is No Laughing Matter” — an @SPLCCenter campaign empowering students to vote ahead of the 2026 midterms. The message is simple: Your voice matters. You have power. Use it. capitalbnews.org/black-voter…
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"We the people” hold the power. Your vote is YOUR power. Use it. Find all the information you need to make your plan to vote here: vote.org
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brb, going to vote early
A group of people stand in a circle on an autumn ground covered with dry leaves. The text on the image reads, "*slams laptop shut til Monday*". The logo "@civilrightsorg" is in the bottom right corner.

ALT A group of people stand in a circle on an autumn ground covered with dry leaves. The text on the image reads, "*slams laptop shut til Monday*". The logo "@civilrightsorg" is in the bottom right corner.

A person holds an envelope labeled "Official Ballot Enclosed" close to a mailbox. The image includes the text "*slams laptop shut til Monday*". There is a civilrightsorg logo in the bottom right corner.

ALT A person holds an envelope labeled "Official Ballot Enclosed" close to a mailbox. The image includes the text "*slams laptop shut til Monday*". There is a civilrightsorg logo in the bottom right corner.

Patterned background with red, white, and blue "I Voted" stickers and American flags. Text reads "slams laptop shut til Monday." A logo for civilrightsorg is in the corner.

ALT Patterned background with red, white, and blue "I Voted" stickers and American flags. Text reads "slams laptop shut til Monday." A logo for civilrightsorg is in the corner.

A large group of people seated outdoors on blankets watching a movie at dusk, with a city skyline and tall buildings visible in the background. A screen displays a black-and-white image of a person with the text "*slams laptop shut 'til Monday*". The logo of @civilrightsorg is visible in the bottom right corner.

ALT A large group of people seated outdoors on blankets watching a movie at dusk, with a city skyline and tall buildings visible in the background. A screen displays a black-and-white image of a person with the text "*slams laptop shut 'til Monday*". The logo of @civilrightsorg is visible in the bottom right corner.

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ICE supervisor Brenden Cuni was named in multiple lawsuits alleging violent arrests. So why was he armed at the scene where ICE officers shot Oscar Belgal with his 5-year-old son in the car? ICE’s reign of terror needs to end. bit.ly/4juW0Hj
Poster with a "WIRED" logo at the top, depicting individuals wearing "POLICE" vests. Large text reads: "ICE Agent at NYC Shooting Has History of Alleged Violence and Illegal Arrests." The handle @civilrightsorg is at the bottom right.

ALT Poster with a "WIRED" logo at the top, depicting individuals wearing "POLICE" vests. Large text reads: "ICE Agent at NYC Shooting Has History of Alleged Violence and Illegal Arrests." The handle @civilrightsorg is at the bottom right.

Text image with a message about the incident on October 8, where ICE officers in New York shot Oscar Belgal in the neck while his 5-year-old child was in the car. The message emphasizes "The cruelty is the point. It has to stop." The bottom corner shows a handle: @civilrightsorg. The background includes a rainbow stripe on the right.

ALT Text image with a message about the incident on October 8, where ICE officers in New York shot Oscar Belgal in the neck while his 5-year-old child was in the car. The message emphasizes "The cruelty is the point. It has to stop." The bottom corner shows a handle: @civilrightsorg. The background includes a rainbow stripe on the right.

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Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias is the seventh person to die in ICE detention in Texas this year and the second in Laredo. He was a lawful permanent resident with a right to dignity and due process. We demand a full, independent investigation. bit.ly/4zLB5ob

Man who died in ICE custody in Texas was lawful permanent resident

A lawful permanent resident who lived in Texas for decades died in ICE custody in Laredo, prompting questions about his medical care.

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What do voters want from civil rights organizations like ours? Our new 2026 Civil Rights Monitor, a national poll of likely voters, has the answer, and it's a vote of confidence in our work. See the findings: civilrights.org/2026/09/30/c…
Text reading "2026 Civil Rights Monitor Poll" in colorful letters at the top. Large bold text in the middle reads, "A majority of voters say civil rights work is very important." The words "very" and "important" are highlighted in purple and blue, respectively. Bottom section shows silhouettes of raised arms and fists. The handle @civilrightsorg is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Text reading "2026 Civil Rights Monitor Poll" in colorful letters at the top. Large bold text in the middle reads, "A majority of voters say civil rights work is very important." The words "very" and "important" are highlighted in purple and blue, respectively. Bottom section shows silhouettes of raised arms and fists. The handle @civilrightsorg is in the bottom right corner.

Text reads: "At the top of their list: protecting the freedom to vote and speak freely. 64% call it very important." Logo at bottom left, URL civilrights.org at bottom right. Top border has multicolored text: "2024 Civil Rights Monitor Poll.

ALT Text reads: "At the top of their list: protecting the freedom to vote and speak freely. 64% call it very important." Logo at bottom left, URL civilrights.org at bottom right. Top border has multicolored text: "2024 Civil Rights Monitor Poll.

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Since January 2025, the U.S. Justice Department has dismissed 57 desegregation orders, 45 of them in the South. Without these orders, there is no guaranteed equal funding or access to advanced courses. Brown v. Board must be enforced, not erased.
AP article graphic with a split-color hallway image. The text reads, "Trump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schools." Logo of @civilrightsorg is displayed.

ALT AP article graphic with a split-color hallway image. The text reads, "Trump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schools." Logo of @civilrightsorg is displayed.

An informational graphic with a black background and a vertical rainbow stripe on the right. Text reads: "Case closed. The DOJ has closed more than 50 school desegregation cases since January 2025, its latest move in a campaign to roll back our hard-fought civil rights progress." The bottom corners feature a logo and the handle "@civilrightsorg.

ALT An informational graphic with a black background and a vertical rainbow stripe on the right. Text reads: "Case closed. The DOJ has closed more than 50 school desegregation cases since January 2025, its latest move in a campaign to roll back our hard-fought civil rights progress." The bottom corners feature a logo and the handle "@civilrightsorg.

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Just in from our 2026 Civil Rights Monitor, a national poll of likely voters: Families across the country are feeling the effects of the rising cost of living, and they’re calling on leaders to take action. See the full findings. ⬇️ civilrights.org/2026/09/30/c…
The image shows a poll result with large bold text reading "71% of voters say the American dream is slipping out of reach." Below, it states, "Stagnant wages and rising costs are driving the squeeze." The top of the image has a colorful text banner saying "2023 Civil Rights Monitor Poll," and a handle "@civilrightsorg" is shown in the bottom right corner.

ALT The image shows a poll result with large bold text reading "71% of voters say the American dream is slipping out of reach." Below, it states, "Stagnant wages and rising costs are driving the squeeze." The top of the image has a colorful text banner saying "2023 Civil Rights Monitor Poll," and a handle "@civilrightsorg" is shown in the bottom right corner.

The image displays a statistic: "67% blame power and wealth concentrated in the hands of a few." The design includes colorful text and logos for "2026 Civil Rights Monitor Poll" and "@civilrightsorg.

ALT The image displays a statistic: "67% blame power and wealth concentrated in the hands of a few." The design includes colorful text and logos for "2026 Civil Rights Monitor Poll" and "@civilrightsorg.

The image is a graphic for the "2023 Civil Rights Monitor Poll" with a white background. It states "Voters know what would help." in bold text. Below, it shows two statistics: "74% want the minimum wage raised to match the cost of living." and "71% support universal health care." The bottom corners feature logos and the text "@civilrightsorg.

ALT The image is a graphic for the "2023 Civil Rights Monitor Poll" with a white background. It states "Voters know what would help." in bold text. Below, it shows two statistics: "74% want the minimum wage raised to match the cost of living." and "71% support universal health care." The bottom corners feature logos and the text "@civilrightsorg.

A colorful graphic with text stating, "Voters want wages that keep up and health care they can count on. Every leader should be listening." The design includes silhouettes of people at the bottom and the Instagram handle @civilrightsorg.

ALT A colorful graphic with text stating, "Voters want wages that keep up and health care they can count on. Every leader should be listening." The design includes silhouettes of people at the bottom and the Instagram handle @civilrightsorg.

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Every car that passes a Flock camera goes into a searchable log — and far too often that access is abused by law enforcement. In Harris County, TX, leaders took residents' concerns seriously and will remove 60+ cameras. We need more independent oversight.
Houston Public Media poster with a tilted Flock camera image. Text reads: "More than 60 Flock cameras to be decommissioned in Harris County, commissioner says." The poster includes social media icons and a tag "@civilrightsorg" at the bottom.

ALT Houston Public Media poster with a tilted Flock camera image. Text reads: "More than 60 Flock cameras to be decommissioned in Harris County, commissioner says." The poster includes social media icons and a tag "@civilrightsorg" at the bottom.

Text reads: "Communities are fighting Flock: Cities around the country are removing Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers amid rising privacy and civil rights concerns." Logos are present in the bottom corners, and the handle @civilrightsorg is in the lower right corner.

ALT Text reads: "Communities are fighting Flock: Cities around the country are removing Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers amid rising privacy and civil rights concerns." Logos are present in the bottom corners, and the handle @civilrightsorg is in the lower right corner.

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Trump named an AI czar, yet there’s still no federal law broadly regulating AI. Seems backward? That’s because it is. We need Congress to set guardrails and maintain oversight of AI to ensure we can hold companies accountable and protect people.
The image features text on a dark background. The text reads: "AI got a new Czar but it still has no rules. We need AI guardrails now." In the bottom corners are logos with a rainbow design and the handle "@civilrightsorg.

ALT The image features text on a dark background. The text reads: "AI got a new Czar but it still has no rules. We need AI guardrails now." In the bottom corners are logos with a rainbow design and the handle "@civilrightsorg.

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As the midterms approach, don't let the noise drown out the facts. Know that your vote matters. Your vote is secure. And if you encounter any issues, you can call or text the election protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
Text reading "Our elections are secure. Your vote is protected. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise." The handle @civilrightsorg is at the bottom. The design features a color gradient and a keyhole symbol.

ALT Text reading "Our elections are secure. Your vote is protected. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise." The handle @civilrightsorg is at the bottom. The design features a color gradient and a keyhole symbol.

Text graphic about election processes. The text states: "Election processes include multiple checkpoints to ensure every registered voter is eligible to vote. Every state has safeguards to keep mail voting secure." It includes a logo at the bottom left and mentions @civilrightsorg.

ALT Text graphic about election processes. The text states: "Election processes include multiple checkpoints to ensure every registered voter is eligible to vote. Every state has safeguards to keep mail voting secure." It includes a logo at the bottom left and mentions @civilrightsorg.

Graph illustrating the change in election results from "Election Night" to "Final Count" using two lines. Text explains how results may shift as states count different types of ballots on different timelines. Emphasizes the importance of ensuring every vote is counted. Includes "@civilrightsorg" label.

ALT Graph illustrating the change in election results from "Election Night" to "Final Count" using two lines. Text explains how results may shift as states count different types of ballots on different timelines. Emphasizes the importance of ensuring every vote is counted. Includes "@civilrightsorg" label.

A graphic with the text: "Voting machines have to meet federal and state security standards. 99% of voters can cast a ballot that leaves a paper record to be checked against a machine count." The bottom corners show a logo and the handle @civilrightsorg.

ALT A graphic with the text: "Voting machines have to meet federal and state security standards. 99% of voters can cast a ballot that leaves a paper record to be checked against a machine count." The bottom corners show a logo and the handle @civilrightsorg.

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The Trump regime is so desperate to seize control and hold on to power that they’re trying to manufacture a crisis about Californians improperly voting or being improperly registered to vote. They do this to create a pretext for denying election results they don’t like.
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This is part of the authoritarian playbook. Manufacture a crisis, confuse voters, and hope voters stay home. But we won’t let that deter us. Your vote is your voice. They cannot silence yours.
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An ICE agent shot Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez in the back. Accountability means investigating the agent who pulled the trigger, not the man he shot. We demand a Congressional investigation.
A person stands in front of a blue car with hands folded, wearing a blue shirt and jeans. Text on the image reads: "ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez. Now he’s the one facing charges. ICE can’t keep shifting blame to the people they’re terrorizing to avoid accountability." The Civil Rights Organization's social media handle is at the bottom.

ALT A person stands in front of a blue car with hands folded, wearing a blue shirt and jeans. Text on the image reads: "ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez. Now he’s the one facing charges. ICE can’t keep shifting blame to the people they’re terrorizing to avoid accountability." The Civil Rights Organization's social media handle is at the bottom.

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Every voter deserves to participate in our democracy without intimidation or barriers. Protect that freedom and show up at your community’s No Kings Day event tomorrow. Make your plan. Vote early. Find your local mobilization below. ⬇️ nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=thel…
A vibrant poster with silhouettes of people holding signs. The text reads "No Kings" with a crown symbol, "Just Voters," and "October 17th, nokings.org" at the bottom. The background features blue and red tones.

ALT A vibrant poster with silhouettes of people holding signs. The text reads "No Kings" with a crown symbol, "Just Voters," and "October 17th, nokings.org" at the bottom. The background features blue and red tones.

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Are you vote ready? If you’re not, that’s okay. We can help. Find everything you need to make your plan to vote, and then help a friend get ready, too! 🔗 vote.org/
#1 Check your voter registration. Progress: 25%. Text includes a checklist: "Yes! I'm registered and ready to vote." with a checked box, and "Not yet—I'm taking two minutes to check now." with an unchecked box. Below, advice to ensure registration is active, cautioning against changes that may affect it. Social media handle: @civilrightsorg.

ALT #1 Check your voter registration. Progress: 25%. Text includes a checklist: "Yes! I'm registered and ready to vote." with a checked box, and "Not yet—I'm taking two minutes to check now." with an unchecked box. Below, advice to ensure registration is active, cautioning against changes that may affect it. Social media handle: @civilrightsorg.

Sure! Here's a suitable alt text description: "Infographic titled 'Know when you can vote.' Displays progress at 50%. Contains a checklist: 'Yes! I know my options and plan to vote early,' and 'Not yet — I’m taking two minutes to check now.' Encourages checking voting dates. Mentions @civilrightsorg.

ALT Sure! Here's a suitable alt text description: "Infographic titled 'Know when you can vote.' Displays progress at 50%. Contains a checklist: 'Yes! I know my options and plan to vote early,' and 'Not yet — I’m taking two minutes to check now.' Encourages checking voting dates. Mentions @civilrightsorg.

Here's a polite and accurate alternative text for the image: "Graphic encouraging voting preparation. Text includes: 'Make your plan to vote' and 'Do you know how, when, and where you’ll vote?' with options of 'Yes' and 'Not yet.' A progress bar shows 75% completion. Additional advice suggests putting the voting date on your calendar and planning logistics. Includes the handle @civilrightsorg.

ALT Here's a polite and accurate alternative text for the image: "Graphic encouraging voting preparation. Text includes: 'Make your plan to vote' and 'Do you know how, when, and where you’ll vote?' with options of 'Yes' and 'Not yet.' A progress bar shows 75% completion. Additional advice suggests putting the voting date on your calendar and planning logistics. Includes the handle @civilrightsorg.

#4: Know what’s on your ballot - Progress: 100%. The image encourages reviewing a sample ballot, with two checkbox options: one indicating awareness of races and candidates, and the other to review and learn more. A ballot with an American flag is visible. The bottom text emphasizes understanding beyond one race and includes the handle @civilrightsorg.

ALT #4: Know what’s on your ballot - Progress: 100%. The image encourages reviewing a sample ballot, with two checkbox options: one indicating awareness of races and candidates, and the other to review and learn more. A ballot with an American flag is visible. The bottom text emphasizes understanding beyond one race and includes the handle @civilrightsorg.

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31 years ago, hundreds of thousands of Black men gathered on the National Mall for the Million Man March. As efforts to erase Black history and roll back hard-won civil rights continue, we fight to protect the progress they marched for.
A large crowd gathers near the Washington Monument at the Million Man March on October 16, 1995. The foreground shows people wearing jackets and hats, with trees and the monument in the background. Bold text at the top reads, "We will not give up the fight for our rights." A logo and social media handle "@civilrightsorg" are visible.

ALT A large crowd gathers near the Washington Monument at the Million Man March on October 16, 1995. The foreground shows people wearing jackets and hats, with trees and the monument in the background. Bold text at the top reads, "We will not give up the fight for our rights." A logo and social media handle "@civilrightsorg" are visible.

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DHS's goal was to keep ICE out of the headlines. The lives they’ve terrorized deserve to have their stories told. We will keep exposing ICE’s abuse until there is a complete overhaul of the system. theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i…
The image features a poster on a wall under a heat map filter. The poster reads "EMERGENCY: ICE Abducted Someone Here" and includes a contact phone number. Below are text excerpts from The Guardian article discussing rapid detentions by ICE, with a quote from Gracie Willis of the National Immigration Project. The logo for The Guardian is present, along with a handle for a civil rights organization.

ALT The image features a poster on a wall under a heat map filter. The poster reads "EMERGENCY: ICE Abducted Someone Here" and includes a contact phone number. Below are text excerpts from The Guardian article discussing rapid detentions by ICE, with a quote from Gracie Willis of the National Immigration Project. The logo for The Guardian is present, along with a handle for a civil rights organization.

Black background with white and red text stating, "Once ICE arrives, loved ones are taken away before anyone can react." The image includes logos in the bottom corners, one with a stylized "if/" and the other with "@civilrightsorg" in white text on a black background. There's a rainbow-colored stripe on the right edge.

ALT Black background with white and red text stating, "Once ICE arrives, loved ones are taken away before anyone can react." The image includes logos in the bottom corners, one with a stylized "if/" and the other with "@civilrightsorg" in white text on a black background. There's a rainbow-colored stripe on the right edge.

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