Legal Redress

• Investigate all cases where complaint forms have been filed and make recommendations (whether or not to proceed) and make reports to the Branch's Executive Committee;
• Supervise all litigation in which the Branch is interested;
• Keep the State Conference, Regional and National Office informed on the progress of every case it believes has validity;
• Assist in the defense of innocent African Americans and other disenfranchised individuals where fundamental civil or constitutional rights have been violated;
• Take affirmative action to establish and advocate the full implementation of principles of law to address that have been denied to African Americans or other disenfranchised groups;
• Act as the Advisor to the Branch in legal matters. Consult the Legal Department of the National Office for advice;
• The Committee does not give or provide any legal advice

CIVIL RIGHTS MANUAL
 http://www.naacp.org/legal/publications/

If you wish to file a complaint, please contact your local NAACP unit and fill out a complaint form.