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#immigrant-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Here's how trans Americans can get accurate passports... for now.

Trans and nonbinary Americans can now apply for updated passports due to a court order.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Tears and frustration at California immigration court, where a lawyer fears for his clients' safety

Intensified deportation efforts under the Trump administration led to emotional distress among detainees and their families, prompting advocacy and legal actions.
#immigration-policy
NYC parents
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Long-Lasting Trauma of Family Detention Centers

Family detention in Texas is resurfacing under Trump, raising serious concerns for the treatment of families and children.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Long-Lasting Trauma of Family Detention Centers

Family detention in Texas is resurfacing under Trump, raising serious concerns for the treatment of families and children.
#immigration
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

When ICE Is Waiting at Immigration Court, What Can Advocates Do? | KQED

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
NYC parents

Ice arrests at immigration courts across the US stirring panic: It's terrifying'

Federal authorities are arresting immigrants at U.S. immigration courts as part of a heightened deportation campaign.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Woman home again with ailing daughter after ICE arrest in El Monte

Yolanda Perez, detained by ICE, was released on bond to care for her daughter suffering from rare bone cancer.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

When ICE Is Waiting at Immigration Court, What Can Advocates Do? | KQED

Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Families arrested in LA Ice raids held in basements with little food or water, lawyers say

Detainees, including families with small children, faced dire conditions during detentions in Los Angeles, lacking food and water.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ice arrests at immigration courts across the US stirring panic: It's terrifying'

Federal authorities are arresting immigrants at U.S. immigration courts as part of a heightened deportation campaign.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Woman home again with ailing daughter after ICE arrest in El Monte

Yolanda Perez, detained by ICE, was released on bond to care for her daughter suffering from rare bone cancer.
#civil-rights
fromabovethelaw.com
1 month ago

Sotomayor Paints Path For The Resistance - See Generally

Justice Sotomayor's dissent underscores that losing a specific battle in court does not equate to losing broader social justice efforts.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Migrants detained by ICE held in same jail housing Diddy and Luigi Mangione

But the jail is no posh palace for the well-to-do - MDC Brooklyn has been plagued by complaints of mistreatment and unsavory conditions for years.
Brooklyn
#lgbtq-rights
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Drunk driver who killed my amazing princess' in 100mph crash mustn't get his licence back, says Lillie Clack's mother

Lillie's mother, Debbie, is determined to campaign for Lillie's Law, aiming for lifetime bans for dangerous drivers, finding solace in ensuring they can't harm again.
London politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Bryanna Jenkins advocates for the Black transgender community

Both incidents resulted in police encounters, yet Mya Hall's death went largely unnoticed compared to Freddie Gray's, highlighting the disparity in public outcry for Black lives.
SF LGBT
#trump-administration
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

fromTruthout
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Obituary: Sunny Jacobs, US campaigner who fought against the death penalty after her own experience of spending five years on death row

Jacobs was placed in solitary confinement as there was no one to defend her against the wrongful conviction that disrupted her life and family.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Director Of Prestigious Skadden Fellows Program Resigns Over Firm's Pro Bono Payola Deal With Trump - Above the Law

As funders, we must act with urgency and courage commensurate with those we support. I felt we had fallen short.
SF politics
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

U.S. Sen. Schiff pushes legal strategy against Trump at NYSTLA ceremony | amNewYork

Trial lawyers and judges are critical in defending against attacks on the rule of law during Trump's presidency.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

'It's the best feeling, helping a prosecutor, a judge, see someone's humanity' - Harvard Gazette

Sophia Hunt becomes the first Harvard Law Review president elected since Barack Obama, showcasing her leadership and commitment to legal advocacy.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Executive order against Jenner & Block ruled unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that the executive order against Jenner & Block was unconstitutional due to its violation of protected speech.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Community groups say Louisiana is trying to stop them from monitoring air pollution

Community groups in Louisiana are suing over a law that limits their air-pollution monitoring efforts, claiming it violates their constitutional rights.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump is using his assault on government to retaliate against women | Judith Levine

Federal judge blocks Justice Department from cancelling ABA grants citing retaliation against anti-Trump stance.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

Federal appellate courts are facing transformative legal questions involving constitutional and statutory issues in response to contemporary societal shifts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women's Health, Dies at 96

Sybil Shainwald dedicated her career to advocating for women harmed by unsafe drugs, particularly those affected by diethylstilbestrol, transforming public awareness and legal standards.
US news
#homelessness
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

Joyce Brown's legal battle highlighted the rights of homeless individuals against involuntary psychiatric treatment.
SF politics
fromKqed
5 months ago

This Bay Area Woman's Legal Victory Challenges California's Homeless Encampment Crackdown | KQED

Evelyn Alfred's legal victory could influence homeless encampment rights nationwide.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

Joyce Brown's legal battle highlighted the rights of homeless individuals against involuntary psychiatric treatment.
SF politics
fromKqed
5 months ago

This Bay Area Woman's Legal Victory Challenges California's Homeless Encampment Crackdown | KQED

Evelyn Alfred's legal victory could influence homeless encampment rights nationwide.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

SUNY's top lawyer outlines fight against Trump's education policies | amNewYork

Kapil Longani emphasizes the need for resilience in higher education amidst challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Children's Minister Norma Foley to meet legal representative for 'Grace' over concerns about report

Marie-Claire Butler calls out the omission of her legal team's submissions regarding Grace in the Farrelly Commission's report.
fromABA Journal
3 months ago

'It's Time for You to Leave': More immigration lawyers get notices to self-deport

Notices instructing immigration lawyers to self-deport raise concerns over administrative errors in a flawed mass email campaign.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

The Sidley Associate Arguing At The Supreme Court - Above the Law

Peter Bruland's journey reflects the intersection of personal passion and high-stakes legal advocacy, emphasizing the importance of pro bono work.
#first-amendment
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Not One, But Two, George W. Bush-Appointed Judges Grant Restraining Orders Against Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders - Above the Law

Federal judges granted Temporary Restraining Orders against Executive Orders targeting law firms, emphasizing constitutional concerns and chilling effects on legal advocacy.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

She quit Big Law in protest, but she's not giving up the fight against Trump

Rachel Cohen resigned from Skadden to protest Trump's influence on Big Law firms, advocating for immigration and abortion rights.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

Brad S. Karp transitioned from opposing Trump to cooperating by pledging significant legal services in issues of mutual interest.
#casey-anthony
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago
Parenting

Nancy Grace slams Casey Anthony for calling herself a legal advocate on TikTok: 'Tot Mom is at it again'

Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Casey Anthony joins TikTok and Substack to 'advocate' for herself

Casey Anthony reintroduces herself on TikTok, aiming to advocate for herself and her late daughter while discussing LGBTQ and women's rights.
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago
Parenting

Nancy Grace slams Casey Anthony for calling herself a legal advocate on TikTok: 'Tot Mom is at it again'

Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Casey Anthony Slinks Out Of Hiding, Reintroduces Herself As 'Legal Advocate' - Above the Law

Casey Anthony aims to establish herself as a legal advocate, emphasizing her experience in the field since 2011 and her desire to help others.
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Casey Anthony joins TikTok and Substack to 'advocate' for herself

Casey Anthony reintroduces herself on TikTok, aiming to advocate for herself and her late daughter while discussing LGBTQ and women's rights.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 months ago

The Judicial Conference Should Continue to Liberally Allow Amicus Briefs, a Critical Advocacy Tool

Amicus briefs play a crucial role in legal matters, but proposed changes to filing rules could limit their submission.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail term

Thomas White's mental health has drastically declined due to prolonged imprisonment and denied medical support.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
8 months ago

EFF to Second Circuit: Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Warrant requirements for border searches of electronic devices are essential to protect privacy rights, as highlighted by EFF's ongoing legal efforts.
Social justice
fromKqed
9 months ago

Two New Books Raise Big Concerns About Innocent Men in US Prisons

The articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice system
Defense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted
fromAbove the Law
10 months ago

Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted Man

Cheryl Wattley's work in exonerating a falsely convicted man exemplifies the critical intersection of law education and social justice advocacy.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
10 months ago

He Worked for a Law Firm Consulting on an Anti-Trans Supreme Court Case. Then We Asked About These Racist Posts

Lawfair's association with a lawyer linked to white supremacist content raises concerns about the firm's influence on transgender rights legal battles.
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