Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 93 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Sanders received a rating of 100.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Human Rights Campaign gave Senator Sanders a grade of 100.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Senator Sanders received a rating of 94.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's position, Senator Sanders received a rating of 100 percent.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association's position, Senator Sanders received a rating of 53 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Senator Sanders a rating of 0.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Sanders a grade of 86.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Senator Sanders received a rating of 100.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Senator Sanders a rating of 67.

2007  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 92 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 89 percent in 2007.

2007  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 97 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 96 percent in 2005.

2005  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 66 percent in 2005.

2004  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 60 percent in 2004.

2004  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 100 percent in 2004.

2003-2004  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 100 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 90 percent in 2003-2004.

2003  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Library Association 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 75 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2003.

2003  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 95 percent in 2003.

2001-2002  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 93 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 78 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 94 percent in 2001-2002.

2001  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 91 percent in 2001.

2001  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 93 percent in 2001.

2000  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 86 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 90 percent in 2000.

2000  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 85 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 1999.

1999  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 82 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 94 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 88 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 96 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 1997-1998.

1997-1998  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 88 percent in 1997-1998.

1997  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 100 percent in 1997.

1996  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 100 percent in 1996.

1995-1996  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 91 percent in 1995-1996.

1995-1996  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 100 percent in 1995-1996.

1995  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 10 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 45 percent in 1995.

1995  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the The Libertarian Party - Personal Freedom 80 percent in 1995.

1991-1992  Senator Sanders supported the interests of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force 100 percent in 1991-1992.

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