Washington, DC (NYTimes.com) — The Supreme Court on Monday seemed sharply divided during an extended argument over a challenge to President Obama’s plan that would shield millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation and allow them to work in the country legally. A 4-4 deadlock seemed a real possibility, one that would leave in place an […]
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation President Calls Supreme Court Ruling in Shelby County v. Holder “Travesty to Justice”
Washington, DC – In response to today’s Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of Black Women’s Roundtable said, “Today’s decision by the U. S. Supreme Court to invalidate Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act is a […]
Black Women’s Roundtable Applauds the Supreme Court Ruling On The Affordable Health Care Act
Washington, DC – Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener, Black Women’s Roundtable issued the following statement on Supreme Court Ruling On Health Care Reform: “For decades the lack of access to health care has been a critical issue for low-income, middle-income and self-employed American’s. The historic ruling […]