Washington Lawyers'​ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs

About Washington Lawyers'​ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs

The Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs is a civil rights organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to fight racial discrimination and poverty through legal action and advocacy. The Committee has a strong history of civil rights litigation, addressing issues such as fair housing, equal employment, public accommodations, immigrant rights, disability rights, public education, and prisoners' rights.