Damages of more than $500,000 are awarded to the leaders and members of the Afro-American Patrolmen's League to compensate for police harassment during the pendency of their suit charging systemic racial discrimination.
Assistance to community groups remains a key part of the Committee's work; this year alone, over 60 organizations received assistance with incorporation, applying for tax-exempt status, and matters vital to the groups' survival. This effort would eventually crystalize into the Community Economic Development Law Project.
Assistance to community groups remains a key part of the Committee's work; this year alone, over 60 organizations received assistance with incorporation, applying for tax-exempt status, and matters vital to the groups' survival. This effort would eventually crystalize into the Community Economic Development Law Project.