#civil-rights-act

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discrimination
Truthout
3 days ago
LGBT

11th Circuit Rules Trans Health Insurance Exclusions Violate Civil Rights Act

A significant precedent is being set to protect trans employees from health insurance restrictions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Revealed: Emory University investigated over alleged anti-Muslim discrimination

The US government is investigating Emory University for alleged discrimination against students with Palestinian, Muslim or Arab ancestry. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Education

Anti-Israel protesters sue Columbia, claiming they're the real victims

Pro-Palestinian group sues Columbia University over alleged harassment on campus. [ more ]
morediscrimination
ABA Journal
1 month ago
Law

Recruiter Major Lindsey blackballed associate for suing law firm, showing 'bogus' commitment to diversity, suit alleges

Legal recruiter accused of blackballing associate who sued law firm for discrimination and retaliation.
Allegations of lack of commitment to diversity by Major Lindsey & Africa highlighted in the lawsuit. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

EPA Can't Enforce Civil Rights Protections, Trump-Appointed Judge Rules

Federal judge rules against investigations into violations of Title VI under the Civil Rights Act
Advocacy groups concerned about the impact on communities fighting environmental racism [ more ]
Therecord
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Senators ask DOJ to investigate whether facial recognition tech violates Civil Rights Act

A group of senators has raised concerns about the Department of Justice's funding and oversight of facial recognition software.
They are concerned that facial recognition technology may reinforce racial bias in the criminal justice system and violate the Civil Rights Act. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Georgia, Texas lead ranking of states with "most racial progress"

Georgia and Texas top WalletHub's 2024 ranking of states with the most racial progress
The rankings primarily measure gaps between white and Black residents [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Social justice

Georgia, Texas lead ranking of states with "most racial progress"

Georgia and Texas top WalletHub's 2024 ranking of states with the most racial progress
The rankings primarily measure gaps between white and Black residents [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Social justice

Georgia, Texas lead ranking of states with "most racial progress"

Georgia and Texas top WalletHub's 2024 ranking of states with the most racial progress
The rankings primarily measure gaps between white and Black residents [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Education

Op-ed: Universities' speech policies not only hypocritical but also illegal

Universities have failed to punish student speech celebrating the killing of Israelis.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act may prohibit discrimination on the basis of Jewish identity in higher education. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
Education

Several Schools Under Investigation for Allegedly Failing to Protect Jewish, Muslim Students

The Education Department is investigating several schools over reports of harassment against Jewish and Muslim students.
The schools are under investigation for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Federal Judge Rules Undated Mail-In Ballots in Pennsylvania Must Be Counted

A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled that undated mail-in ballots should be counted, stating that the state law violates the Civil Rights Act.
The ruling is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court, where conservative members have previously supported the state law.
Voting rights groups see this ruling as a victory in their fight for greater access to the ballot box. [ more ]
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