Securing RACIAL EQUITY

and ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY for ALL.

We are committed to the

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

of our nation’s civil rights movement.

For more than 55 years, our lawyers and advocates have worked to dismantle systemic racism and economic oppression so all people have an equal chance to succeed.

OUR HISTORY

CHICAGOLAND

From

to the

HEARTLAND

We defend civil rights and help advance racial equity
throughout Illinois and Indiana.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Direct legal services through partnership with the private bar.

ADVOCACY

Policy, litigation, education, and coalition building to advance community goals.

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We will continue to FIGHT . . .

UNTIL VICTORY IS WON.

Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights mobilizes hundreds of volunteer attorneys each year to provide thousands of hours of legal assistance to our clients facing issues with housing, education, voting rights, and more.

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LAWYERS:

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Answering the CALL for JUSTICE for over 55 years.