Federal Prosecutors Close Investigation Into Ronald Greene's Arrest Federal prosecutors decline charges in Ronald Greene's 2019 death; civil rights investigation reveals excessive force pattern. Top News · Jan 14, 2025
Colorado Activist Group Warns Sheriffs Against ICE Cooperation ACLU of Colorado warns against cooperating with Trump's deportation plans, citing legal consequences and emphasizing civil rights protection. Top News · Jan 13, 2025
Thousands of students protest in Serbia against violation of civil rights, spy agency crackdown Serbia’s striking university students have protested outside the Balkan country’s top court to draw their attention to what they say have been violations of their civil rights under the populist authorities, including pressure from the secret service The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025
N.H. Court Rejects Attempt to Impose Hate Crime Liability on Neo-Nazis for Hanging "Keep New England White" Sign on Overpass The right result, I think, but I don't think the court's reasoning is quite right. Reason · Jan 11, 2025
DoJ releases its Tulsa race massacre report over 100 years after initial review DoJ report acknowledges attack ‘was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence’ The Guardian - US · Jan 10, 2025
Biden Renames Los Angeles U.S. Courthouse After Civil Rights Icons Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez It's the first federal courthouse in U.S. history named after a Latina Latin Times · Jan 10, 2025
Leo Terrell Appointed As Senior Counsel In US Department Of Justice President-elect Trump appoints Leo Terrell as Senior Counsel for Civil Rights in the DOJ. Top News · Jan 10, 2025
Alec Baldwin Sues for Malicious Prosecution and Civil Rights Violations Over 'Rust' Fatal Shooting Case Alec Baldwin filed a civil lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution and civil rights violations related to the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of the film Rust. Latin Times · Jan 10, 2025
Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution after judge dismissed case of fatal 'Rust' set shooting Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025
Civil rights groups warn Laken Riley bill could open the door to Trump’s mass deportations Opponents call the bill a ‘slippery slope’ for Trump’s agenda and a ‘backdoor to mass detention’ The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025
Republican Lawmakers Launch Official Demand to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ahead of Trump Inauguration Idaho Republican lawmakers introduced a resolution urging the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage. While the non-binding measure holds no legislative power, it reflects escalating conservative rhetoric targeting LGBTQ+ rights. Advocates warn the move is part of a broader effort to roll… Latin Times · Jan 9, 2025
Letter: Jimmy Carter obituary Giles Oakley writes: Carter’s knowledge of Christian music of both white and black traditions helped his bond with the civil rights movement The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025
"Florida Woman Convicted of Civil Rights Conspiracy Targeting Pregnancy Resource Centers" From a Justice Department statement, released Dec. 10 but just posted on Westlaw: Gabriella Oropesa, of Cooper City, Florida, was… The post "Florida Woman Convicted of Civil Rights Conspiracy Targeting Pregnancy Resource Centers" appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jan 9, 2025
Peter Yarrow Of Peter, Paul And Mary Dies At 86 Renowned folk singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary passes away at 86. Known for hits like 'Puff the Magic Dragon' and advocacy for civil rights. Top News · Jan 7, 2025
Top News · Jan 6, 2025 President Biden Praises Late Sen. Strom Thurmond's Actions President Biden's speech on Strom Thurmond's legacy and civil rights complexities in historical figures.
Top News · Dec 26, 2024 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies Relieved Of Duty Los Angeles deputy pleads guilty to civil rights violation for using excessive force on transgender man. Internal investigation underway.
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024 Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown A new historical marker has been unveiled in the hometown of civil rights icon James Meredith
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024 Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences Biden’s announcement leaves Democrats breathing easier after Hunter, ‘Kids for Cash’ clemency news
Latin Times · Dec 21, 2024 Biden May Commute Sentences of All 40 Death Row Inmates, Including Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Report President Joe Biden is considering commuting the sentences of most, if not all, 40 death row inmates, including Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, following pressure from religious and civil rights groups, sources told The Wall Street Journal.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024 US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports Federal education officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior
The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2024 Why do Black women consistently vote Democrat? No other demographic has maintained the level of voter loyalty for a party as Black women have – experts tell us why
Top News · Dec 18, 2024 Prosecutors Challenge Derek Chauvin's Request For George Floyd's Heart Examination Federal prosecutors challenge Derek Chauvin's access to George Floyd's heart evidence in civil rights case appeal.
Mic · Dec 18, 2024 80 Years Ago On This Day, The Supreme Court Laid Down A Pivotal Decision For Civil Rights The Supreme Court's Ex parte Endo decisionshaped American civil liberties amidst WWII internment camps.
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 Derek Chauvin Seeks New Trial Over George Floyd's Death Derek Chauvin's defense granted permission to examine George Floyd's samples for new trial attempt in federal civil rights case.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 Judge allows testing of tissue samples from George Floyd as officer who killed him seeks new trial A judge has granted permission to lawyers for Derek Chauvin to have samples from George Floyd examined as part of the former Minneapolis police officer’s efforts to challenge his conviction on a federal civil rights charge stemming from Floyd’s death in 2020