The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled today to allow 303 Creative, a Colorado website business, to refuse service to same-sex couples, justifying outright discrimination against a particular group of customers. Jody Rabhan, National Council of Jewish Women chief policy officer, released the following statement: “In today’s appalling decision, the Supreme Court sanctioned…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled today to reject the constitutionality of affirmative action in two cases brought by the deceptively named Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. Jody Rabhan, National Council of Jewish Women chief policy officer, released the following statement: “National Council of…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled today in Moore v. Harper with the second major win for voting rights this June. Jody Rabhan, National Council of Jewish Women chief policy officer, released the following statement: “For the second time this month, the Supreme Court has made clear that states do not have unchecked…
Today’s ruling is a hard-fought victory ushered by Indigenous leaders. The Supreme Court has rightly upheld the lower court’s decision, leaving in place the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), which combats the forced removals of Native children from their homes and placement into white families by federal, state, and private agencies.
The Supreme Court ruled today in Allen v. Milligan with a historic win for voting rights. Jody Rabhan, National Council of Jewish Women chief policy officer, released the following statement.
National Council of Jewish Women 2055 L Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 Major Voting Rights Bill Blocked WASHINGTON – Just a month after debate was blocked on the Freedom to Vote Act, another essential piece of voting rights legislation — the bipartisan John Lewis Voting Rights…
