Strengthen Civil Rights Protections Support H.R. 1354

Today I take pen in hand to write and urge you to support and co-sponsor the Justice For All Civil Rights Act (H.R. 1354), recently re-introduced. This is vital legislation that will restore and expand crucial civil rights protections that have been eroded by conservative court rulings over the decades. This bill reaffirms the ability to bring discrimination claims based on disparate impact, a critical tool for combating systemic discrimination. It also includes a private right of action and prohibits forced arbitration, empowering victims of discrimination to have their day in court and receive justice. For too long, the intent behind our nation's hallmark civil rights laws has been undermined, leaving marginalized communities without full legal recourse against discrimination in areas like housing, employment, education, and more. H.R. 1354 pushes back against this alarming trend by strengthening protections under the Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, Age Discrimination Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Title IX. In the face of intensifying attacks on civil liberties and diversity efforts, this legislation is urgently needed to safeguard hard-won rights and advance a more equitable society. The Justice For All Act represents a pivotal opportunity to bend the moral arc of the universe back towards justice. Its passage would be a powerful rebuke of discriminatory ideologies and ensure our civil rights framework remains robust for generations to come. I urge your full support for this transformative civil rights legislation. Thank you.