Denying gender-affirming care coverage violates federal law, says appeals court
Federal appeals court upholds ruling against Houston County Sheriff's Office for denying transition-related health care under antidiscrimination law. [ more ]
Streets and Highways are Becoming a Big Roadblock to Free Speech -
The clash between the right to free speech and the right of way on roadways can lead to potentially volatile situations, especially in a society heavily reliant on cars. [ more ]
Brooklyn Protest Raises Doubts About N.Y.P.D. Commitment to New Tactics
The agreement between the New York Police Department and civil rights groups aimed to improve responses to protests and prevent violent clashes. [ more ]
Freed murder convict sues Chicago over eyewitness who turned out to be blind
Darien Harris was wrongfully convicted of murder in Chicago due to unreliable testimony, spending over a decade in prison before being exonerated. [ more ]
A Black Teenager Was Wrongfully Executed in 1931. Now His Family Is Suing.
The youngest person executed in Pennsylvania's history, Alexander Williams, was wrongfully convicted and now his family is seeking justice through a federal lawsuit. [ more ]
Ruby Bridges blasts book bans as "ridiculous" attempts to "cover up history"
Efforts to ban books on systemic racism and discrimination target Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges' story, seen as a threat by right-wing groups. [ more ]
Missouri Bill Would Put Teachers Who Use Trans Kids' Pronouns on Sex Registry
Missouri House bill criminalizes teachers using transgender students' chosen pronouns.
Teachers may face felony charges, fines, imprisonment, and sex offender registry placement for supporting transgender students' social transitions. [ more ]
States turn against public masking amid pro-Palestinian protests
Protesters may face repercussions beyond arrest; faculty termination and student suspensions are outcomes. Public mask bans and dormant laws revived to target protesters raise concerns. [ more ]
A Federal Judge Delivers Another Urgent, Scathing Warning About the Supreme Court
Judge Carlton Reeves criticizes Supreme Court's selective application of precedent and calls for abolishing qualified immunity to uphold civil rights. [ more ]
Hernandez v. Texas: A 1954 landmark case helped Mexican Americans
The Hernandez v. Texas ruling in May 1954 granted Mexican Americans the right to serve on a jury, setting a precedent for civil rights battles. [ more ]
Close to a police state': campaign groups condemn UK report into protests
Protest groups criticized a report recommending increased surveillance and policing measures, fearing it could weaken democracy and lead to a police state. [ more ]
New charges in fatal shooting of unarmed San Diego man; ex-deputy faces life sentence
A former San Diego sheriff's deputy, already guilty of manslaughter, faces federal charges for the fatal shooting of an unarmed suspect in a 2020 incident. [ more ]
2 more former Mississippi 'Goon Squad' deputies sentenced in torture of 2 Black men
Six former white law enforcement officers pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men in Mississippi, leading to significant prison sentences for their roles in the racist attack.
The former officers were part of a self-styled 'Goon Squad' known for using violent and aggressive tactics, leading to a disturbing brutality case in Rankin County, Mississippi. [ more ]
Family of US airman killed by Florida police say sheriff's narrative false
The family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson seeks to correct a false narrative about his death, emphasizing he was protecting himself with his legally owned firearm. [ more ]
Federal Court Declares North Carolina Racist Voting Law Unconstitutional
A federal court in North Carolina ruled a racist voter prosecution law as unconstitutional, preventing felony charges for unknowingly voting with prior felony convictions. [ more ]
NY court strikes down Nassau County order banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams
A New York judge struck down an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in girls' or women's sports leagues on Long Island. [ more ]
Biden Administration Releases Revised Title IX Rules
The Biden administration issued new rules broadening Title IX to protect L.G.B.T.Q. students and updating campus sexual misconduct procedures. [ more ]
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Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law challenged in classroom clarification
A settlement in Florida clarifies that the "Don't Say Gay" law does not restrict discussion of LGBTQ+ topics or anti-bullying rules in schools.
The settlement also allows for Gay-Straight Alliance groups in schools and clarifies that incidental references to LGBTQ+ characters in library books are not considered instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity. [ more ]
As States Resist Federal Gender Rules, Schools Are Caught in the Middle
Biden administration's new civil rights regulations require transgender accommodations in schools under Title IX, sparking conflicts in Republican-led states. [ more ]
House passes new bill to codify antisemitism definition
Lawmakers voted to include a broad definition of antisemitism in federal civil rights law to protect Jewish students and hold colleges accountable. [ more ]
18-year-old turns himself into police for hate-motivated graffiti charges
An 18-year-old from Portsmouth has been arrested on hate-motivated criminal mischief charges, targeting religious buildings, LGBTQ+ community, and people of different races. [ more ]
How Black Women in the South Are Reclaiming Space - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The narrative of the South as a backward place erases the Black community's story of self-determination and reclaiming space, with Black women leading the way. [ more ]
Jackie Robinson remembered around MLB on 77th anniversary of him breaking baseball's color barrier | amNewYork
Major League Baseball commemorated Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier, highlighting his enduring impact on the sport and society. [ more ]
Orel Hershiser Buys Jackie Robinson Painting To Keep At Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Orel Hershiser acquired artwork by Dave Hobrecht dedicated to Jackie Robinson Day, ensuring 'Grace' remains at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for historical and educational purposes. [ more ]
The struggles and complexities of Black lives and politics in America were highlighted in a 1970 Time magazine special issue, reflecting on the aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. [ more ]
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Stockton Settles $6 Million Lawsuit Over Man's Police Restraint Death | KQED
The city of Stockton settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $6 million, acknowledging responsibility for the death of Shayne Sutherland at the hands of Stockton Police officers. [ more ]
McCartney's 1968 song 'Blackbird' was inspired by civil rights issues, particularly the Little Rock Nine, and the message remains relevant today. [ more ]
Rev. Sharpton's 2024 NAN Annual Convention this week
The National Action Network Convention 2024 focuses on Black voter participation and various rights for Black and brown Americans.
The event features prominent leaders from diverse fields discussing key issues like voting rights, healthcare equity, and economic empowerment. [ more ]
NYC paying record $28M settlement to family of Rikers inmate left severely brain damaged after suicide attempt: report
The city is set to pay $28.7 million to a Rikers Island inmate's family due to severe brain damage from a suicide attempt.
The settlement marks one of the largest payouts in NYC for a civil rights case, involving negligence by guards and the need for lifelong care. [ more ]
LGBTQ+ and allied members of Congress introduce Trans Day of Visibility resolution
Congress introduced a resolution recognizing trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming accomplishments and commitment to equality.
The resolution highlights the challenges faced by the trans community, celebrates their contributions to various sectors, and emphasizes the importance of visibility. [ more ]
U.K. Backsliding on Civil and Political Protections, U.N. Rights Body Says
The U.N. Human Rights Committee criticized the Conservative government in Britain for backsliding on civil rights protections.
The committee urged Britain to abandon legislation allowing asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda, following concerns over human rights violations. [ more ]
Feds say California's facial hair ban for prison guards amounts to religious discrimination
California's rule requiring prison guards to be clean-shaven is seen as religious discrimination by the federal government, impacting Sikhs, Muslims, and other religious groups.
The U.S. Justice Department is seeking a temporary court order to allow officers to wear beards while accommodating religious practices and complying with safety regulations. [ more ]
He Cursed at a Police Officer. Now He's Caught in a Free Speech Fight.
The incident involving Tony Rupp at Chef's Restaurant led to a legal battle centered around First Amendment rights and free speech.
The case against the city and police commissioner could set a significant precedent regarding citizens' ability to criticize public officials. [ more ]
Berkeley Unified accused of failing to protect students against anti-Semitism
The federal complaint filed against Berkeley Unified School District alleges a failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students from anti-Semitic and anti-Israel rhetoric.
The complaint accuses educators of indoctrinating students with pro-Hamas videos, anti-Semitic imagery, and encouraging hate messages against Israel. [ more ]
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act reintroduced by Senate Democrats and civil rights leaders to protect voters from discrimination and strengthen democracy.
Ryan Roberson emphasizes the significance of the Act in ensuring equal access to the ballot box and addressing erosion of voting rights in communities of color in the South. [ more ]