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A Trump judge just rolled back key civil rights protections in Louisiana's Cancer Alley

Judge blocks EPA enforcement on disparate impacts, hindering environmental justice efforts in Louisiana.
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Trans state employees win court victory against a Ron DeSantis law banning their care - LGBTQ Nation

Federal judge overturned Florida's restrictions on gender-affirming care for state employees.

U.S. civil rights chief speaks on free speech, discrimination

Catherine Lhamon highlighted the importance of addressing campus safety for all students, regardless of protected speech.

CUNY, University of Michigan mishandled discrimination reports: Education Department

Colleges must ensure discrimination-free environments amidst increased investigations linked to shared ancestry harassment.

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.

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.

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

Pro-Palestinian group sues Columbia University over alleged harassment on campus.

Trans state employees win court victory against a Ron DeSantis law banning their care - LGBTQ Nation

Federal judge overturned Florida's restrictions on gender-affirming care for state employees.

U.S. civil rights chief speaks on free speech, discrimination

Catherine Lhamon highlighted the importance of addressing campus safety for all students, regardless of protected speech.

CUNY, University of Michigan mishandled discrimination reports: Education Department

Colleges must ensure discrimination-free environments amidst increased investigations linked to shared ancestry harassment.

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.

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.

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

Pro-Palestinian group sues Columbia University over alleged harassment on campus.
morediscrimination

Biden's call for supreme court reforms shifts conversation but comes late

Joe Biden outlined three significant reforms for the US Supreme Court at an event commemorating the Civil Rights Act's 50th anniversary.

Biden presents Supreme Court overhaul that would let president appoint a justice every 2 years to 18-year terms

Democrats unveil court reform proposal unlikely to pass Congress before Election Day.

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.

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

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.
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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

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

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

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
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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

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.

NYC Educator Cries Foul on Equity in School Sports, Files Civil Rights Complaint

Gross inequity in school sports funding and access across NYC.

Black Melrose student says classmates called her a 'monkey' and cut off her braid

Schools need to address racial bullying and violence promptly to ensure a safe environment for all students.
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