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#immigrant-rights
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks 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 month 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
1 month ago
US politics

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

fromKqed
1 month ago
US politics

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

Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Dan Siegel, who told the crowd to take People's Park on Bloody Thursday

Dan Siegel was a pioneering civil rights lawyer who significantly contributed to workers' and human rights over five decades before his death at 79.
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
2 months 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
fromIrish Independent
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
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.
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