ACLU sues Nebraska over combined law targeting abortion and gender-affirming care: ‘Egregious overreach’ The state’s constitution states that ‘no bill shall contain more than one subject’ The Independent UK · May 30, 2023
Phoenix faces dueling lawsuits over homeless crisis as advocates scramble for more shelter Phoenix is facing dueling lawsuits as it tries to manage a homelessness crisis that has converted its downtown into a tent city The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
Hiding with mask or hood during crime? New North Carolina bill would add jail time, penalty CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A bill in North Carolina would impose stricter penalties for suspects who wear hoods or masks while committing a crime. Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023
Florida's Restrictions on Property Purchases by Chinese Citizens Hark Back to a Dark History of Xenophobia In a federal lawsuit on behalf of legal U.S. residents from China, the ACLU argues that "Florida's New Alien Land Law" is unconstitutional. Reason · May 23, 2023
Chinese citizens sue Florida over ban on home purchases The American Civil Liberties Union sued Florida over a law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that bars most Chinese citizens from buying homes in the state. Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023
TikTok sues US state of Montana over law banning its use The lawsuit argues that the state’s ban singles out the short-form video app and undermines free speech. Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023
Trans teen misses high school graduation after judge rejects plea American Civil Liberties Union says judge’s endorsement of ‘explicit discrimination’ is ‘deeply disappointing and concerning’ The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
Trans teen misses her high school graduation after federal judge rejects plea to wear dress to ceremony American Civil Liberties Union says judge’s endorsement of ‘explicit discrimination’ is ‘deeply disappointing and concerning’ The Independent UK · May 21, 2023
A trans girl will miss graduation because school officials told her to dress as a boy The Mississippi 17-year-old is not participating in her high school graduation ceremony because school officials told her to dress like a boy and a federal judge did not block the officials' decision. WEKU · May 20, 2023
Vigilante fears as Texas Republicans push for special unit to detain migrants New proposal aims to establish taskforce composed of civilians with previous military experience to stop migrants crossing border The Guardian - US · May 20, 2023
He's the 'unofficial ambassador' of Montana — and isn't buying its TikTok ban Last December, Montana banned the app on government devices. Now, it is banning the hugely popular platform outright. Where does that leave the content creators? WEKU · May 18, 2023
Philadelphia's likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia’s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers and says officers should be able to stop and search pedestrians if they have a legitimate reason to do so The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
Congress Tries Again To Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuses Just about everybody agrees the practice is legalized theft, but cops and prosecutors oppose change. Reason · May 15, 2023
Marjorie Taylor Greene praises Melania Trump for being a good immigrant Ms Greene’s comments come as the Title 42 immigration order expires The Independent UK · May 11, 2023
Salon · May 9, 2023 GOP weaponizes state rules against Dems From preemption laws to the expulsion of Democratic representatives, Republicans in red states are rigging the game
Al Jazeera · May 8, 2023 Timeline: Title 42 expulsions at the US-Mexico border Biden administration is preparing for end of contentious US policy that let authorities turn away most asylum seekers.
Reason · May 3, 2023 Newly Released Government Records Reveal Horrible Neglect of Terminally Ill Woman in Federal Prison The records confirm medical neglect in a federal women's prison that Reason first reported on in 2020.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 State asks Montana judge to reject Zooey Zephyr lawsuit Attorneys for the state of Montana on Tuesday asked a judge to reject transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr’s attempt to return to the House floor after she was silenced and then banished by her GOP colleagues
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Survey shows negative impact of anti-LGBT+ policies on young people Nearly one in three LGTBQ+ youth say their mental health is poor because of anti-LGBT+ laws and policies
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Oklahoma officially bans gender-affirming care for minors as governor signs bill making it a felony Oklahoma is the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids Oklahoma is the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors
The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2023 UN group to tour Los Angeles jails accused of ‘squalid, inhumane’ conditions Advocates say it will cast welcome attention on a system mired in scandals of prisoner mistreatment and racial injustice
Salon · Apr 26, 2023 Fla bill allows kidnapping of trans kids The bill allows courts to intervene in custody disputes and remove trans children from gender-affirming parent
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Future of Pride event in Massachusetts town still uncertain The future of a Pride event that included a drag show in a small Massachusetts town remains up in the air after town officials held another vote on whether to allow the event
WEKU · Apr 25, 2023 Texas agriculture department's new dress code is based on 'biological gender' Under a new dress code issued by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, department employees are expected to comply "in a manner consistent with their biological gender."