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Continue pushing the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act in Congress to explicitly restore the private right to sue for disparate impact under Title VI.
Move the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act through Congress to restore a clear private right to address disparate impacts under Title VI. Use targeted lobbying to align partners, brief lawmakers, and push for committee and floor movement (or a viable legislative vehicle) while the Dec. 10, 2025 DOJ rule is challenged. Prioritize language that is explicit about Congress’s intent so protections are durable and usable.
Why this works
It provides the most direct and durable fix – writing the right into law overturns Sandoval and gives individuals leverage. The bill also smartly adds Title VI monitors in schools to ensure enforcement at the ground level.
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
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Founded in 1950, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a historic coalition of over 200 national organizations committed to social justice and civil rights. It serves as the lobbying and coordinating arm of the civil rights movement, fighting for federal policies to eliminate discrimination and expand opportunity:. The Leadership Conference has led advocacy for landmark laws—from the Civil Rights Act to the Voting Rights Act—and today pushes to restore Title VI disparate impact protections, combat hate crimes, and address systemic inequality through unified, strategic advocacy.
Mechanism
How The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights uses funding
- Define the specific legislative target and the fix needed after Sandoval.
- Build a coalition and unify messaging around fairness and enforceability.
- Brief lawmakers and staff with plain-language examples of disparate impacts in federally funded programs.
- Track committee movement, amendments, and vote timing; adjust outreach as the window shifts.
- Mobilize supporters to contact decision-makers during key hearings and votes.
Partner notes
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