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
AdvocacyCoalition driving civil rights progress
Mechanism
About LobbyingHow 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.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Coalition + bill strategy locked
0–30 daysA shared messaging toolkit and legislative ask are agreed across partners.
- 2
Congressional briefings underway
1–2 monthsTarget offices are briefed and receive written follow-ups tied to bill text.
- 3
Committee action pursued
2–6 monthsA hearing, markup, or negotiated inclusion path is in motion.
- 4
Vote or vehicle attempt executed
Ongoing through sessionThe coalition aligns pressure to the most viable movement opportunity as it emerges.