Coalition of Bar Associations of Color (CBAC)
The Coalition of Bar Associations of Color (CBAC) was established in 1992 and is comprised of the Hispanic National Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the National Native American Bar Association, and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Leaders from these organizations meet annually to discuss issues of mutual concern and to advocate in support of our shared interests with the executive branch and with elected officials.
CBAC Resolutions 2012
- Resolution in Support of the Youth PROMISE Act (H.R.2721)
- Statement of Support for the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA Reauthorization)
- Resolution Urging Congress to Increase Judicial Funding
- Resolution Supporting the DREAM Act
- Resolution Supporting Pay Equity Legislation
- Resolution Supporting Changes to Laws, Regulations, or Administrative Policies Necessary to Secure the Continued and Unrestricted Practice of Native American Religions
- Resolution Supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Exercising of Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent with the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities of the Department of Homeland Security for the Apprehension, Detention, and Removal of Aliens
- Resolution Opposing Voter Suppression Efforts
- Resolution Supporting Increasing Funding for the Legal Services Corporation Budget
- Resolution Requesting Immediate Senate Action in Addressing Judicial Vacancies Crisis
- Resolution Supporting the Increase of Native American Representation in the Federal Judiciary
- Resolution Supporting Increased Funding for Tribal Justice Systems
- Resolution of Support for the End Racial Profiling Act
- Statement of Support for the Democracy Restoration Act
- Resolution Urging Congress to Fully Fund the Criminal Justice Act
- Resolution Supporting Efforts to Assist Southeast Asian Americans in Danger of Deportation
- Statement of Support for Congressional Expression of Regret for Implementation of Asian Exclusionary Laws
- Statement of Opposition against Arizona S.B. 1070
- Resolution of Support for Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
CBAC Resolutions 2010
- Resolution Supporting An Amendment of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure to Treat Indian Tribes in the Same Manner as States and Territories
- Resolution Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the 111th Congress
- Resolution Supporting Increase in Federal Judicial Compensation
- Resolution Supporting Legal Services Corporation Funding
- Resolution Supporting the Civil Rights Tax Relief Act And Paycheck Fairness Act
- Support for Tribal Law and Order Act (S.797/H.R.1924)
CBAC Resolutions 2008
- Support for Examination of Indian Law on State Bar Examinations
- Resolution Supporting the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965
- Resolution Supporting Sentence Mitigation for Youth Offenders
- Support for Acceptance of Tribal Governmental ID Cards for All Official Purposes
- Resolution Supporting State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act
- Resolution to Increase the 2009 Funds to the Legal Services Corporation
- Resolution Supporting H.R. 460-The Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2007
- Resolution on the Voter Access Protection Act of 2007
- Resolution in Support of the Civil Rights Act of 2008 and the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
- Resolution in Support of S. 2136-The Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007