Legal Redress Committee

Fighting for justice through legal advocacy and education

About Legal Redress

Our Legal Redress Committee serves as the legal arm of our NAACP branch, working to eliminate discrimination and protect civil rights through legal advocacy, education, and direct assistance to community members facing injustice.

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Our Mission

To ensure equal justice under the law by providing legal assistance, advocating for policy changes, and educating the community about their civil rights and legal protections.

Get Legal Help
200+
Cases Resolved
5,000+
People Educated
50+
Policy Changes
30
Years of Advocacy

Legal Services& Advocacy

Civil Rights Legal Assistance

Providing legal support and representation for individuals facing discrimination and civil rights violations.

Free legal consultations for discrimination cases
Referrals to qualified civil rights attorneys
Case evaluation and legal strategy development
Court representation for qualifying cases

Impact

Successfully resolved over 200 discrimination cases in the past decade.

Know Your Rights Education

Educating the community about their civil rights and how to protect them.

Community workshops on civil rights law
Educational materials and resources
Rights awareness campaigns
School and workplace presentations

Impact

Educated over 5,000 community members about their civil rights.

Police Accountability Initiative

Working to ensure fair and just treatment by law enforcement agencies.

Police misconduct complaint assistance
Community-police dialogue facilitation
Policy reform advocacy
Training on interactions with law enforcement

Impact

Contributed to policy changes in local law enforcement practices.

Voting Rights Protection

Safeguarding the fundamental right to vote for all eligible citizens.

Voter suppression complaint handling
Election monitoring and observation
Voting rights litigation support
Accessibility advocacy for disabled voters

Impact

Protected voting rights for thousands of citizens through advocacy and legal action.

Areas of Legal Focus

Key legal areas where we provide assistance and advocacy

Employment Discrimination

Workplace discrimination based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics.

Housing Discrimination

Unfair housing practices, redlining, and discriminatory lending practices.

Education Equity

School discrimination, special education rights, and educational access issues.

Criminal Justice Reform

Police misconduct, sentencing disparities, and criminal justice system reform.

Voting Rights

Voter suppression, redistricting, and electoral access issues.

Public Accommodations

Discrimination in restaurants, hotels, retail establishments, and public facilities.

How to Get Legal Help

Steps to access our legal assistance and advocacy services

1

Contact Us

Reach out to our Legal Redress Committee through phone, email, or in-person visit.

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Case Evaluation

We'll review your situation and determine if it falls under civil rights law.

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Get Assistance

Receive legal guidance, referrals, or direct representation based on your needs.

Need Immediate Legal Help?

If you're facing discrimination or civil rights violations, don't wait. Contact our Legal Redress Committee today.

Support Our Mission

Your donation helps us continue the fight for civil rights and social justice. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference in our community.