The Reform Movement works on a variety of civil rights issues including LGBT rights, hate crimes legislation, the death penalty and other criminal justice reforms, and Native American rights.

From the right to vote to the racial profiling, the Reform Movement fights for equality for all individuals and communities.

American Jews played a significant role in the founding and funding of some of the most important civil rights organizations.

Both the CCAR and the Union have adopted several resolutions relating to the issue of civil rights.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the RAC awards the Civil Rights Leadership Award to outstanding leaders in the black and Jewish communities.