Marlborough man with no criminal record detained by ICE and sent to Texas, attorney saysLucas dos Santos Amaral, detained by ICE, was unexpectedly transferred to Texas despite having no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration enforcement practices.
Trump's border policy tore apart many families. Nobody knows what happens to them nowFamily separations at the US-Mexico border began in 2017 under Trump and continue to affect thousands with reunification tracking still unclear.
Marlborough man with no criminal record detained by ICE and sent to Texas, attorney saysLucas dos Santos Amaral, detained by ICE, was unexpectedly transferred to Texas despite having no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration enforcement practices.
Trump's border policy tore apart many families. Nobody knows what happens to them nowFamily separations at the US-Mexico border began in 2017 under Trump and continue to affect thousands with reunification tracking still unclear.
Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report SaysRikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.
Woman with unsellable' Clapham flat because of cladding died due to 'misadventure'Amanda Walker's struggle with fire hazard issues led to significant stress and ultimately her death from intoxication.
Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail termThomas White's mental health has drastically declined due to prolonged imprisonment and denied medical support.
Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report SaysRikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.
Woman with unsellable' Clapham flat because of cladding died due to 'misadventure'Amanda Walker's struggle with fire hazard issues led to significant stress and ultimately her death from intoxication.
Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail termThomas White's mental health has drastically declined due to prolonged imprisonment and denied medical support.
Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91Richard N. Winfield significantly advanced press freedoms and legal protections for journalists during his influential career as an attorney for The Associated Press.
Thousands of DWP benefit claimants could get compensation after court battleThe Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism on critical issues while supporting individuals affected by systemic financial mismanagement.
Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91Richard N. Winfield significantly advanced press freedoms and legal protections for journalists during his influential career as an attorney for The Associated Press.
Thousands of DWP benefit claimants could get compensation after court battleThe Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism on critical issues while supporting individuals affected by systemic financial mismanagement.
Housing advocates rally against Mayor Adams' block of CityFHEPS housing voucher reforms as legal battle intensifies | amNewYorkThe expansion of the CityFHEPS housing program is critical for preventing evictions and homelessness among low-income New Yorkers.
The ultimate victory from the supreme court': head of anti-abortion group confident in movement's futureChemical abortion is now a central focus for anti-abortion advocates in the U.S.
The Man Who Took On Big Tobacco Has a New Target: Sports BettingRichard Daynard criticizes the narrative of sports gambling as consumer choice, highlighting addiction and public health concerns.The rise of sports gambling reflects increasing societal acceptance but poses significant risks.
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested on larceny charges in BrooklynNew Jersey is leading an initiative to improve health insurance access for DACA recipients.
The Man Who Took On Big Tobacco Has a New Target: Sports BettingRichard Daynard criticizes the narrative of sports gambling as consumer choice, highlighting addiction and public health concerns.The rise of sports gambling reflects increasing societal acceptance but poses significant risks.
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested on larceny charges in BrooklynNew Jersey is leading an initiative to improve health insurance access for DACA recipients.
Conservative Christian Activists See Opportunity in Supreme Court RulingThe Chevron decision is being hailed as a significant victory for conservative Christian activists targeting medication abortion and transgender rights.
Meet The First-Ever Openly Transgender Lawyer To Argue Before SCOTUSChase Strangio will be the first openly transgender lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court on a crucial transgender rights case.
A trans woman was denied entry into USA Powerlifting events. Now, her lawsuit heads to the MN Supreme CourtThe Minnesota Supreme Court will hear a discrimination case of a transgender athlete denied entry into USA Powerlifting competitions.
I Entered Law to Protect My LGTBQ Community. I Need Solidarity From Colleagues.Transgender rights are under significant threat in the U.S., with many states enacting anti-trans laws, creating fear among advocates and legislators.
Chase Strangio to be the first openly trans lawyer to present to the Supreme Court - LGBTQ NationChase Strangio's historic Supreme Court argument could shape the future of transgender rights and access to healthcare in the U.S.
He Worked for a Law Firm Consulting on an Anti-Trans Supreme Court Case. Then We Asked About These Racist PostsLawfair's association with a lawyer linked to white supremacist content raises concerns about the firm's influence on transgender rights legal battles.
Conservative Christian Activists See Opportunity in Supreme Court RulingThe Chevron decision is being hailed as a significant victory for conservative Christian activists targeting medication abortion and transgender rights.
Meet The First-Ever Openly Transgender Lawyer To Argue Before SCOTUSChase Strangio will be the first openly transgender lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court on a crucial transgender rights case.
A trans woman was denied entry into USA Powerlifting events. Now, her lawsuit heads to the MN Supreme CourtThe Minnesota Supreme Court will hear a discrimination case of a transgender athlete denied entry into USA Powerlifting competitions.
I Entered Law to Protect My LGTBQ Community. I Need Solidarity From Colleagues.Transgender rights are under significant threat in the U.S., with many states enacting anti-trans laws, creating fear among advocates and legislators.
Chase Strangio to be the first openly trans lawyer to present to the Supreme Court - LGBTQ NationChase Strangio's historic Supreme Court argument could shape the future of transgender rights and access to healthcare in the U.S.
He Worked for a Law Firm Consulting on an Anti-Trans Supreme Court Case. Then We Asked About These Racist PostsLawfair's association with a lawyer linked to white supremacist content raises concerns about the firm's influence on transgender rights legal battles.
120 anti-trans bills filed in US ahead of 2025 legislative sessionThe US has seen a dramatic increase in anti-LGBTQ+ bills, particularly targeting the trans community, leading to significant legal challenges and restrictions.
The radical activist couple who fought for social change in the courtroom | Aeon VideosThe documentary 'Radical Love' portrays the Kennedys' pivotal role in 1960s radicalism and social justice advocacy.
Civil Rights Groups, Voters Celebrate Voter Purge Case DecisionThe 4th Circuit's ruling protects North Carolina elections from baseless voter purges, affirming the importance of voters deciding the outcomes.
120 anti-trans bills filed in US ahead of 2025 legislative sessionThe US has seen a dramatic increase in anti-LGBTQ+ bills, particularly targeting the trans community, leading to significant legal challenges and restrictions.
The radical activist couple who fought for social change in the courtroom | Aeon VideosThe documentary 'Radical Love' portrays the Kennedys' pivotal role in 1960s radicalism and social justice advocacy.
Civil Rights Groups, Voters Celebrate Voter Purge Case DecisionThe 4th Circuit's ruling protects North Carolina elections from baseless voter purges, affirming the importance of voters deciding the outcomes.
Speaking Freely: Prasanth SugathanPrasanth Sugathan advocates for digital rights in India through strategic legal actions and policy work.
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Speaking Freely: Prasanth SugathanPrasanth Sugathan advocates for digital rights in India through strategic legal actions and policy work.
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California courts sued over failure to ensure transcripts in millions of hearingsCalifornia courts are accused of denying due process due to lack of court reporters, affecting over a million litigants annually.
Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted ManCheryl Wattley's work in exonerating a falsely convicted man exemplifies the critical intersection of law education and social justice advocacy.
Debunking the kill zone theory: California man sentenced to life for gang shooting tastes freedom after 16 years in prisonJarmon Sanford is free after nearly 18 years due to a significant change in the legal interpretation of the 'kill zone' theory in attempted murder cases.
Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted ManCheryl Wattley's work in exonerating a falsely convicted man exemplifies the critical intersection of law education and social justice advocacy.
Debunking the kill zone theory: California man sentenced to life for gang shooting tastes freedom after 16 years in prisonJarmon Sanford is free after nearly 18 years due to a significant change in the legal interpretation of the 'kill zone' theory in attempted murder cases.
From accidents to advocacy: Understanding the evolving role of personal injury lawyers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comPersonal injury lawyers are evolving from traditional roles to becoming broader advocates for clients and their communities.
Judge calls for Texas death row woman's murder conviction to be overturnedMelissa Lucio's execution was delayed after a judge found her actually innocent of capital murder, citing false testimony and suppressed evidence.
We Thought the Supreme Court's Death Penalty Cases Couldn't Get Worse. We Thought Wrong.Richard Glossip has maintained his innocence for over 25 years, highlighting severe legal shortcomings in his original death penalty trial.
Judge calls for Texas death row woman's murder conviction to be overturnedMelissa Lucio's execution was delayed after a judge found her actually innocent of capital murder, citing false testimony and suppressed evidence.
We Thought the Supreme Court's Death Penalty Cases Couldn't Get Worse. We Thought Wrong.Richard Glossip has maintained his innocence for over 25 years, highlighting severe legal shortcomings in his original death penalty trial.
We'll need to fight to protect US reproductive rights. Here's what to expect | Sophie BrickmanThe potential overturning of Roe v. Wade has created significant distress regarding reproductive rights and access to abortion in America.
New York AG challenges North Carolina's limits on abortion medicationThe coalition urges the court to reverse North Carolina's mifepristone restrictions, emphasizing the drug's safety and the harm of unnecessary barriers to access.
We'll need to fight to protect US reproductive rights. Here's what to expect | Sophie BrickmanThe potential overturning of Roe v. Wade has created significant distress regarding reproductive rights and access to abortion in America.
New York AG challenges North Carolina's limits on abortion medicationThe coalition urges the court to reverse North Carolina's mifepristone restrictions, emphasizing the drug's safety and the harm of unnecessary barriers to access.
EFF Asks Oregon Supreme Court Not to Limit Fourth Amendment Rights Based on Terms of ServiceEFF is advocating for the protection of individuals' privacy rights in their browsing history.Courts have acknowledged that browsing history reveals sensitive personal information, warranting protection under the Fourth Amendment.
EFF to Second Circuit: Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a WarrantWarrant requirements for border searches of electronic devices are essential to protect privacy rights, as highlighted by EFF's ongoing legal efforts.
EFF Asks Oregon Supreme Court Not to Limit Fourth Amendment Rights Based on Terms of ServiceEFF is advocating for the protection of individuals' privacy rights in their browsing history.Courts have acknowledged that browsing history reveals sensitive personal information, warranting protection under the Fourth Amendment.
EFF to Second Circuit: Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a WarrantWarrant requirements for border searches of electronic devices are essential to protect privacy rights, as highlighted by EFF's ongoing legal efforts.
Prosecutors to recommend resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parentsThe Menendez brothers may get a chance at freedom with resentencing recommendations after 34 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents.
It took her decades to find her alleged abuser. Then she learned of the doctor's disturbing history | CBC NewsSusanne Barrow's long struggle for justice following a childhood sexual assault at a Toronto hospital highlights systemic failures in supporting abuse survivors.
Prosecutors to recommend resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parentsThe Menendez brothers may get a chance at freedom with resentencing recommendations after 34 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents.
It took her decades to find her alleged abuser. Then she learned of the doctor's disturbing history | CBC NewsSusanne Barrow's long struggle for justice following a childhood sexual assault at a Toronto hospital highlights systemic failures in supporting abuse survivors.
Two New Books Raise Big Concerns About Innocent Men in US PrisonsThe articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice systemDefense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted
Nicole Maines dishes on her new memoir, 'Yellowjackets,' & the dream role she was "robbed" of - QueertyNicole Maines exemplifies courage and advocacy as a trans rights pioneer both in legal battles and as a public figure.
Simon Mullings obituarySimon Spike Mullings was a self-taught housing law expert and advocate for tenant rights, significantly impacting legal aid and housing law during his career.
The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Tea and StrumpetsCandy Crush's addictive simplicity mirrors the ease of winning against Alexis Bellino, creating a satisfying yet effortless experience.
New book tracks 50 years of landmark LGBTQ+ legal battlesLambda Legal will release its first coffee table book documenting 50 years of LGBTQ+ legal milestones and advocacy on October 29, 2024.
Documentary Project Inspires Change: The Fight for Family Comes to Manny's in San Francisco on April 25 - San Francisco Bay TimesThe Fight for Family documentary project aims to shed light on the erosion of LGBTQ rights across the country.
New book tracks 50 years of landmark LGBTQ+ legal battlesLambda Legal will release its first coffee table book documenting 50 years of LGBTQ+ legal milestones and advocacy on October 29, 2024.
Documentary Project Inspires Change: The Fight for Family Comes to Manny's in San Francisco on April 25 - San Francisco Bay TimesThe Fight for Family documentary project aims to shed light on the erosion of LGBTQ rights across the country.
Cherie Blair: I was pushed down stairs by a domestic abuserCherie Blair elaborates on the physical risks faced by legal professionals representing domestic abuse victims, sharing her personal experiences and advocating for survivor support.
Gisele P., the woman who is shifting the direction of shameGisele Pelicot's story highlights the complexities of domestic sexual violence and the importance of public awareness and legal advocacy.
Ibrahim Halawa graduates from UCD law school after four 'cold and dark' years in Egyptian prisonIbrahim Halawa transformed his traumatic imprisonment into motivation and successfully graduated from law school, advocating for human rights despite facing immense challenges.
Sister in Law by Harriet Wistrich review in defence of womenRecognizing coercive control in abusive relationships can lead to the overturning of unfair convictions.
Ibrahim Halawa graduates from UCD law school after four 'cold and dark' years in Egyptian prisonIbrahim Halawa transformed his traumatic imprisonment into motivation and successfully graduated from law school, advocating for human rights despite facing immense challenges.
Sister in Law by Harriet Wistrich review in defence of womenRecognizing coercive control in abusive relationships can lead to the overturning of unfair convictions.
Robert Jenrick inquired into revoking Palestinian student's visa, emails revealRobert Jenrick's inquiry into the visa of Palestinian student Dana Abu Qamar highlights serious concerns regarding freedom of expression and political suppression.
Chinese woman loses final appeal in her fight to freeze her eggsA Chinese woman lost her appeal to freeze her eggs, highlighting restrictive fertility treatment laws and sparking discussions about women's reproductive rights in China.
People Caught Up by Criminal Legal System Face More Obstacles to Abortion AccessThe Dobbs v. Jackson decision has led to a surge in inquiries about reproductive rights, particularly regarding abortion pills and judicial bypass for minors.
Chinese woman loses final appeal in her fight to freeze her eggsA Chinese woman lost her appeal to freeze her eggs, highlighting restrictive fertility treatment laws and sparking discussions about women's reproductive rights in China.
People Caught Up by Criminal Legal System Face More Obstacles to Abortion AccessThe Dobbs v. Jackson decision has led to a surge in inquiries about reproductive rights, particularly regarding abortion pills and judicial bypass for minors.
Brooklyn Defenders celebrate legislative successes in 2023 annual reportBrooklyn Defenders, in their 2023 report, showcased impactful legal advocacy across various areas, with high success rates in criminal cases.
Gov. Hochul reinstates $100M to IOLA Fund after legal community backlashGov. Hochul restored $100M to fund for low-income civil legal services after lobbying.The NYSBA praised the decision, emphasizing the critical need for funding for New Yorkers in legal crises.
Law Professors Push Administration To Drop Charges Against Protesting StudentsFaculty at SUNY Buffalo Law School are actively petitioning for the dropping of charges against arrested students, focusing on violations that are not considered crimes under New York law.