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Law
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Former Heathrow Airport worker wins 44k after sacking over racist video

Heathrow security officer Jose Gomes was found unfairly dismissed after showing a racist video and using offensive racial terms; he may receive £44,000 compensation.
fromwww.thelocal.ch
3 days ago

EXPLAINED: What's behind the violent unrest in Swiss city of Lausanne?

"around 100 young people, wearing balaclavas"
Miscellaneous
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Retired SF Firefighter Wins $1.2M Settlement In Whistleblower Retaliation Case

Longtime San Francisco firefighter received a $1.2 million settlement after being repeatedly passed over for promotions following whistleblowing about racial discrimination.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Protests as newborn removed from Greenlandic mother after parenting competence' tests

A Greenlandic mother's newborn was taken into foster care after she underwent banned parenting competence tests despite a law prohibiting such tests for Greenlandic people.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Facial recognition technology discriminates against people of colour | Letter

Facial recognition technology discriminates against communities of colour and poses risks of wrongful arrest, particularly exacerbating policing issues.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

60 years later, Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters face new threats

Otis Wilson successfully sued St. Francisville for racial discrimination, leading to a new voting system that allowed for Black representation.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary comes amid uncertainty and Trump redistricting moves

Trump continues to claim voter fraud and pressures states to redraw voting districts, raising concerns of racial discrimination.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Latino tenants sued their landlord. A lawyer told them they would be "picked up by ICE."

McCracken is currently representing a Latino family suing a landlord and real estate agent for illegal eviction after being kicked out of their Baldwin Park home last year.
Los Angeles
#police-misconduct
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

BART rider charged with hate crime in knife brandishing

A BART rider has been charged with a hate crime for threatening another person with a knife.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How Joseph Kurihara Lost His Faith in America

Residents of Terminal Island were forcibly evacuated following Executive Order 9066, targeting individuals of Japanese ancestry based on unfounded suspicions.
Social justice
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

'Council accused me of abusing my sister as revenge for racism complaint'

Safeguarding investigation against David followed his complaint about racial discrimination by his sister's social worker.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Latinos denounce ICE's use of racial profiling to detain US citizens: I am American'

U.S. citizens of Latino origin are being unlawfully detained by ICE, raising serious concerns about immigration enforcement practices.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 months ago

Police release search warrant in California state senator's DUI investigation

California Senator Sabrina Cervantes alleges racial and sexual orientation bias in DUI investigation after hospital interaction with police showed no evidence of impairment.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

He is a danger to the community': Former Antioch cop sentenced to 7 years for K9 attack and fraud

Former Antioch K9 officer Morteza Amiri sentenced to seven years for police corruption, fraud, and a violent dog attack.
#child-q
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Child Q strip searched by white Met police officers amid 'ruthless racism'

The strip search of Child Q raises serious concerns about police misconduct and systemic bias.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Officer admits failings during strip-search of Black schoolgirl

Child Q's case highlights serious issues of police conduct and the treatment of minors during searches.
US politics
fromNature
2 months ago

Judge rules against NIH grant cuts - and calls them discriminatory

A US judge has ordered the reinstatement of hundreds of NIH research projects, criticizing the cancellation processes as lacking reasoning.
#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Reagan-Appointed Judge Scorches Trump Admin in Striking Down DEI Cuts: Never Seen Government Racial Discrimination Like This'

US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees to the US

The Trump administration prioritized white Afrikaner refugees while largely closing admissions for others fleeing violence and poverty.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Threatens Chicago School Funding Over Black Student Success Plan

The Trump administration threatens to block funds for Chicago schools over a program supporting Black students, accusing it of racial discrimination.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Reagan-Appointed Judge Scorches Trump Admin in Striking Down DEI Cuts: Never Seen Government Racial Discrimination Like This'

Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

America Is the Land of Opportunity-For White South Africans

Trump has allowed refugee admissions for white South Africans citing racial discrimination, amidst a freeze on other refugee admissions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Threatens Chicago School Funding Over Black Student Success Plan

The Trump administration threatens to block funds for Chicago schools over a program supporting Black students, accusing it of racial discrimination.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Trump travel ban on 12 African and Asian nations racist' and un-American, New York pols and advocates say | amNewYork

The travel ban enacted by President Trump has sparked significant backlash in New York, reflecting concerns about its implications for American values.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Why is Alameda County's new DA undoing death penalty case reviews?

Ursula Jones Dickson's motives as new DA face scrutiny as she seeks to reverse death penalty sentence reviews connected to systemic misconduct.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ex-police officer loses discrimination case over snog, marry, avoid' game

The game was crass and inappropriate. It casts no one who participated in it in a good light.
Board games
fromMission Local
2 months ago

An S.F. judge accused of harassing female lawyers of color was quietly transferred. Now he's back.

"Judge Woods' behavior is highly inappropriate and unethical, and he creates a toxic work environment, particularly for attorneys who are women of color."
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Currys worker's fury over missing office mug out of proportion', judge rules

Adeel Habib likely perceived his missing office mug as theft, leading to resentment among colleagues, which he argued was racially motivated but was dismissed by the tribunal.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Far-Right Reporter Slams Chicago Mayor for Black Power Rhetoric' and Asks Him: Why Are You a Racist?'

The Department of Justice's investigation into Chicago's hiring practices was prompted by allegations of racial discrimination, highlighting significant concerns about the city's administration.
Chicago Bulls
#brandon-johnson
Chicago
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

DOJ Now Targeting Chicago Mayor in Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Liberal Cities

DOJ investigates Chicago Mayor Johnson for alleged racial discrimination in hiring practices, following his comments about hiring Black employees.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Afrikaners' arrival in US as refugees sparks international debate

"It sends a very clear message to the world and to American citizens that, even as the US attempts to deport millions of (people of colour), the Trump administration will welcome a group of people from elsewhere who have historically been associated with white supremacy and elitism."
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

The history behind Trump's offer of refugee status to White South Africans

The Trump administration favors resettling Afrikaners while halting other refugee admissions, citing racial discrimination claims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Black security manager called slave' by white colleague in London awarded 361,000

The judge highlighted the racial imbalance in the company, noting Assan's treatment was plainly a result of his race and discriminatory conduct.
UK news
#google
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Silicon Valley

Thousands to win 'hard-fought' cash from Google in $50M racial bias settlement

Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Thousands to win 'hard-fought' cash from Google in $50M racial bias settlement

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million, benefiting over 4,000 Black employees.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

'Cowards': South Africa's Ramaphosa slams Afrikaners resettling in US

As South Africans, we are resilient. We don't run away from our problems. We must stay here and solve our problems. When you run away you are a coward, and that's a real cowardly act.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The Trump Administration Is Letting In Just One Group of Refugees. The Choice Speaks Volumes.

Trump's administration's immigration policy reflects a troubling pattern where even legal immigration is under threat and racial considerations play a significant role.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

What are white South Africans refugees' in the United States escaping from?

The Trump administration's asylum grant to white South African refugees for alleged genocide claims is highly controversial and disputed by various groups.
fromTheGrio
3 months ago

Trump accused of expanding global 'white supremacist' agenda with South Africa refugee program

Critics accuse Trump of promoting a white supremacist agenda through the refugee program for white South Africans.
US news
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Trump Welcomes Planeload of White South Africans, While Shutting Out Other Refugees

Trump's refugee admission policy uniquely favors white South Africans amid broader suspensions, raising concerns over discrimination and refugee law adherence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Defends Importing White South Africans to US With Absurd Claim They Are Victims of Genocide'

Trump claims White South Africans are fleeing genocide, expediting their refugee status due to racial discrimination.
#refugee-status
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Former top sheriff's aide seeks $15 million from San Mateo County over firing

Victor Aenlle alleges wrongful termination and discrimination, seeking $15 million from San Mateo County for emotional distress and damages related to the Cordell report.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Trump's US to resettle white South Africans 'within days' DW 05/09/2025

The US is set to resettle white South Africans as refugees due to perceived racism they face in South Africa.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Six Swarthmore College students suspended over pro-Palestinian camp

Swarthmore College interim suspended six students for protesting, raising concerns about due process and racial discrimination against marginalized students.
#tesla
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Emboldened by Trump, the liberal' UK is giving free rein to its colonial impulses | Kenneth Mohammed

The rise of nationalism in the US under Trump has led to discriminatory immigration practices affecting people of color from former colonies.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Justice Dept. Pushes Trump's Agenda on Religion, Sports and Antisemitism

Justice Department's civil rights division focuses on Trump's agenda over traditional racial discrimination fight.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops rose by 25% in 2024, with a disproportionately high impact on Black and Latino drivers.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Maryland Mental Hospital With Painful History to Rebuild

Crownsville State Hospital reflects the dark history of racial segregation and neglect in mental healthcare in the U.S.
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