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Spain broke law returning migrants to Morocco during deadly mass border crossing - ombudsman

Spanish authorities failed to uphold domestic and international law in returning to Morocco nearly 500 migrants following a mass border crossing in which at least 23 people died, the country's civil rights ombudsman said in an interim report on Friday.

Reuters · Oct 14, 2022

How the star of 'Till' found the strength to play 'the mother lode' of roles

LOS ANGELES — Danielle Deadwyler vividly recalls what went through her mind when she learned that she had landed the lead role in "Till," a new film centered on civil rights advocate Mamie Till-Mobley and her fight for justice following the brutal slaying of her son Emmett Till in the…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022

Rev. Jesse Jackson won’t slow down at 81: ‘It’s my sense of purpose’

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson turned 81 last week, and will celebrate at a birthday gala on Friday. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017, he told the Chicago Sun-Times he has no intention of taking it easy. Right now, his focus is on registering voters for the upcoming election.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022

Sheriff charged with civil rights violations to stand trial

An Atlanta-area sheriff stands accused of punishing detainees by having them strapped into a restraint chair for hours even though they posed no threat and obeyed instructions

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

The Problem With DeSantis' 'Stop WOKE' Act

The state can't really banish ideas, and it's dangerous to try.

Reason · Oct 11, 2022

Supreme Court begins new term after Roe v Wade’s collapse. Voting rights and climate protections could be next

The conservative court returns with a new slate of controversial cases while facing allegations of illegitimacy, extremism and partisan judgment. Alex Woodward explains what’s at stake

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2022

Waging a Good War review: compelling military history of the civil rights fight

Thomas E Ricks applies a new lens to a familiar story, showing how those who marched for change succeeded – and suffered

The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2022

‘It’s good to think strategically’: Thomas E Ricks on civil rights and January 6

In his new book, the historian considers the work of Martin Luther King and others through the lens of military thought

The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2022

Litany of motions heard ahead of ex-Minneapolis officers' trial this month for George Floyd's killing

MINNEAPOLIS — A litany of 170 motions were argued in Hennepin County District court ahead of the joint trial of two ex-Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting George Floyd's killing, and who are already serving federal sentences for violating Floyd's civil rights.

Tribune News Service · Oct 7, 2022

Biden reportedly says he’s running in 2024 after meeting with civil rights leaders

Biden reportedly tells Al Sharpton ‘I’m going to do it again’

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022