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Human Rights and the Law

Jurisdiction: (1) Human rights laws and policies; (2) Enforcement and implementation of human rights laws; (3) Judicial proceedings regarding human rights laws; and (4) Judicial and executive branch interpretations of human rights laws.

Membership - 6:3
Democratic Members
Richard J. Durbin, Illinois (Chairman)
Russell D. Feingold, Wisconsin
Benjamin L. Cardin, Maryland
Edward E. Kaufman, Delaware
Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania
Al Franken, Minnesota
Republican Members
Tom Coburn, Oklahoma (Ranking Member)
Lindsey O. Graham, South Carolina
John Cornyn, Texas


U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law
224 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Majority Office
Phone: 202-224-2152
Fax: 202-228-0781
Minority Office
Phone: 202-224-4280


noteworthy

Did You Know?  In 1872, Susan B. Anthony petitioned the Judiciary Committee to reduce a fine imposed by the State of New York after her arrest for voting in a State election.  In 1880, she testified before the Committee advocating for women's voting rights.  It would be another 40 years until the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote was ratified, in 1920.

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